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kahuna lapaau

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kahuna la·​pa·​au | \ -ləˈpäˌau̇ \
plural kahuna lapaau

Definition of kahuna lapaau

Hawaii
: a medical practitioner especially skilled in herbal medicine

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History and Etymology for kahuna lapaau

Hawaiian, from kahuna + lapa'au medicinal

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“Kahuna lapaau.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kahuna%20lapaau. Accessed 20 May. 2022.

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