aalii
|a-a-li-i|
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/əˈliːi/
tropical shrub
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aalii' originates from Hawaiian, specifically the word 'ʻaʻaliʻi', where 'ʻaʻaliʻi' referred to the plant Dodonaea viscosa.
Historical Evolution
'ʻaʻaliʻi' was adopted into English as 'aalii', maintaining its reference to the same plant.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a type of shrub or tree', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a tropical shrub or small tree native to Hawaii, known scientifically as Dodonaea viscosa.
The aalii is often used in traditional Hawaiian medicine.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/03/28 12:06