hoolaulea

noun

ho·​olau·​lea

ˌhōəˌlau̇ˈlāə

plural -s

: a Hawaiian celebration or festival

Word History

Etymology

Hawaiian ho'olaule'a, from ho'o to make + lau much + le'a gaiety

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