mīkini

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Hawaiian

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Pronunciation

Etymology 1

Borrowed from English machine.

Noun

mīkini

  1. machine
    mīkini panakō ― ATM (literally, “bank machine”)
    mīkini holoi ― washing machine

Etymology 2

Borrowed from English mitten.

Noun

mīkini

  1. glove, mitten
    mīkini lima ― glove (literally, “hand mitten”)

References

  • Pukui, Mary Kawena, Elbert, Samuel H. (1986) “mīkini”, in Hawaiian Dictionary, Honolulu: University of Hawaii Press
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