peʻa

See also: Appendix:Variations of "pea"

Hawaiian

Etymology

From Proto-Polynesian *peka (compare Maori peka, Samoan pe'a).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈpe.ʔa/, [ˈpɛ.ʔə]

Noun

peʻa

1. cross (geometrical figure, x-shape)
2. bat (flying mammal)

   Synonym: ʻōpeʻapeʻa

3. starfish

   Synonyms: hōkū kai, peʻapeʻa

Verb

peʻa

1. (stative) to cross
2. (stative) to menstruate