hoomalimali

noun

ho·​oma·​li·​ma·​li

ˌhōəˌmälēˈmälē

plural -s

Hawaii

: something designed primarily to attract favorable attention : soft soap

Word History

Etymology

Hawaiian ho'omalimali

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