Luakini
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Luakini is a noun meaning An ancient Hawaiian sacred place where human and animal blood sacrifices were offered.
Meaning
An ancient Hawaiian sacred place where human and animal blood sacrifices were offered.
Example Sentences
The luakinis were commonly erected upon hills near the sea , and formed conspicuous objects in the landscape.
Word Forms
- luakinis
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hounfour, ofrenda, mauri, aitu, tiki, komainu.
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