tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2036244413181076838.post1023299293343438928..comments2024-03-15T21:30:08.508-10:00Comments on Ho‘okuleana: Ke Awa Lau O PuʻuloaPeter T Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14278768406081358580noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2036244413181076838.post-42663032384016339122014-08-30T21:05:00.714-10:002014-08-30T21:05:00.714-10:00The interpretation of "awa lau" as "...The interpretation of "awa lau" as "leaf-shaped harbor" is erroneous, though it has appeared in print in a number of places. The word "lau" not only refers to "leaf" but to a large number (roughly 400). The Parker Hawaiian Dictionary states it well:<br /><br />Awalau (ā-wă-lă'u), n.<br />[Literally, many channels.]<br />1. A channel or harbor with many inlets.<br />2. Hawaiian name for Pearl Harbor.<br />Sam ʻOhu Gon IIIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16920943813861022233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2036244413181076838.post-49158644275334010362014-05-12T09:12:15.605-10:002014-05-12T09:12:15.605-10:00I really enjoyed this entry about Pearl Harbor. Al...I really enjoyed this entry about Pearl Harbor. All of your entries seem to be well thought out and great points of conversation. Specifically about this entry, I feel I learned bits about this place otherwise difficult to find information on--in my personal experience. Mahalo for this and mahalo for sharing. Hokuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02396507958286570358noreply@blogger.com