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Hawaiian Word of the Day: hali’a

hali’a: Sudden remembrance, memory, especially of a loved one; fond recollection, premonition; to recall, recollect fondly. Hali’a aloha, cherished or loving memory; to remember fondly. ho’ohali’a. To evoke reminiscence or recollection; remembrance; to remind (Pukui & Elbert, 1971)..

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  1. Do you pronounce Ha-LEE-uh or “hall”-E-uh?

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