kukui
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of kukui
Borrowed into English from Hawaiian around 1815–25
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A dukkah spice blend made from inamona, or kukui nuts, and sesame seeds tops it.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 2, 2017
Because some of the Hawaiian ingredients can be difficult to find, you can substitute seaweed salad for the ogo, and macadamia for the kukui nuts.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 5, 2016
At the very top is the Summit Room, where a large kukui tree stands.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 7, 2015
You'll also see some slightly odder licensing partnerships: Tervis tumblers and kukui nut necklaces with NFL branding.
From Slate ● Apr. 23, 2012
S. kore. kua fowl; kakarai kua, fowl's egg. kubou a staff. kudo; qae kudona, guiltless, kukui a dog.
From Grammar and Vocabulary of the Lau Language, Solomon Islands by W. G. (Walter George) Ivens
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