pakahi

/ ˈpɑːkəhiː /

noun

1. 1. acid land that is unsuitable for cultivation
   2. ( as modifier )

      pakahi soil

Word History and Origins

Origin of pakahi¹

C19: from Māori

Example Sentences

Ai pakahi, e, i ka nahele, 387 Alawa a'e na ulu kani o Leiwalo.

From Project Gutenberg

A pau ka hoopai a ke Alii no na enemi, hoonoho ae la ke Alii oluna ia Kahalaomapuana i Moi, a hoonoho pakahi aku la i na kaikuahine ona ma na mokupui.

From Project Gutenberg

Ninau hou o Laieikawai, "Owai ko oukou mau inoa pakahi?"

From Project Gutenberg