mākolu

Hawaiian

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /maːˈko.lu/

Etymology 1

From Proto-Polynesian *maatolu, from Proto-Eastern Malayo-Polynesian *ma-tolu, from Proto-Central-Eastern Malayo-Polynesian *ma-təlu.

Verb

mākolu

1. (stative) thick

Derived terms

• mākolukolu (“chubby”)

Etymology 2

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Noun

mākolu

1. a net mesh large enough for three fingers to pass through