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heiau - What does it mean?

Definition of 'heiau'

English

Noun

(en-noun)
  • A temple in traditional Hawaiian society.
  • *2004 , (Richard Fortey), The Earth , Folio Society 2011, p. 52:
  • *:The basalt was also piled to outline large squares in the ceremonial centres known as heiau s .

    • Similar to 'heiau'

    huhu