puka
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of puka
First recorded in 1970–75; of uncertain origin
Example Sentences
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Beberlyn Aveno, a 56-year-old Filipino immigrant, was back selling puka shell necklaces at her kiosk at the Whalers Village shopping mall in Kaanapali recently.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 19, 2023
Howard Smith, who served in Hawaii before he retired from the Army, came bearing traditional puka shell necklaces to give to Mr. Bishop and his wife.
From Washington Times • Feb. 23, 2023
The gold crown was decorated with puka shells and beads, every inch of the garment stoned and sparkling.
From Slate • May 21, 2021
The puka shell necklace would have made a strong statement with the green jacket.
From Golf Digest • Mar. 22, 2020
A lehulehu ka hale pono ka noho ana, 20Loaa kou haawina--o ke aloha, Ke hauna 245 mai nei ka puka o ka hale.
From Unwritten Literature of Hawaii The Sacred Songs of the Hula by Emerson, Nathaniel Bright
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