May 30, 2023 UH News Reading time: < 1 minute Kīpuʻupuʻu —Name of a chilly wind and rain at Waimea, Hawaiʻi. Previous ʻōlelo Kahiau Noʻonoʻo Akua ʻĀina Kaiāulu All ʻŌlelo of the Week “I choose this Hawaiian word because I live in Waimea, and experience this rain on a weekly, sometimes daily basis. Waimea is known for our paniolo and cold weather so it is only fitting to be introduced to our rain name.” —Lilinoe Bal, Hawaiian 201 student, Hawaiʻi Community College For more information on other elements of the definition and usage, go to the UH Hilo Wehewehe Wikiwiki. Related Posts:Hawaiian Word of the Week: KahiauHawaiian Word of the Week: EaHawaiian Word of the Week: Akua Hawaii Community CollegeHawaiianHawaiian languageHonolulu Community CollegeKapiolani Community CollegeKauai Community CollegeLeeward Community CollegeOlelo of the WeekUH Community CollegesUH HiloUH ManoaUH Maui CollegeUH SystemUH West OahuvideoWindward Community College Share This Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Email
