Kahuna
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kəˈhuːnə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Kahuna is a noun meaning (Hawaii) A priest or priestess of the traditional Hawaiian religion.
Meaning
(Hawaii) A priest or priestess of the traditional Hawaiian religion.
More Meanings
- (surfing) A great surfer.
Example Sentences
They were kāhuna, practitioners of the old Hawaiian religion, apparently offering themselves as sacrifices to appease the gods so that the queen would be restored.
Word Forms
- kahunas
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include aumakua, mamaloi, priest-king, elder, hupia, priestess.
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