malo

1 of 2

noun

ma·​lo

ˈmälō

plural -s

: a loincloth that is now worn by Hawaiian men only on ceremonial occasions compare maro

malo-

2 of 2

see mal- entry 2

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Hawaiian

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