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Noun
puʻili
(poo-EE-lee)
Bamboo rattles used as percussion instruments in hula dancing, made by splitting a length of bamboo into thin strips.
Noun
palapalai
(pah-lah-pah-LIE)
An indigenous Hawaiian fern (Microlepia strigosa) known for its delicate, lacy fronds, highly valued and commonly used in traditional lei making and hula adornments.
Noun
paʻu
(pah-OO)
A traditional Hawaiian skirt, especially one worn for hula dancing or by female horseback riders in parades.
Noun
ipu heke
(EE-poo HEH-keh)
A traditional Hawaiian percussion instrument made from two gourds joined together, used primarily to provide the beat and chanting accompaniment for hula.