See also: pikake

Hawaiian

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Etymology

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From English peacock. Both were associated with Princess Kaʻiulani, so they both came to have the same name.

Cognate with Maori pīkake.

Noun

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pīkake

  1. peacock
  2. Arabian jasmine, Jasminum sambac, an introduced flower used in leis

Descendants

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  • English: pikake

Maori

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Etymology

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From English peacock.

Cognate with Hawaiian pīkake.

Noun

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pīkake

  1. peacock
    Synonym: pīkao