Etymology

Kamehameha butterfly

Today it means: A butterfly endemic to Hawaii, of species Vanessa tameamea. Full definition →

Hawaiian pulelehua Kamehameha
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  1. Hawaiian · calque ofpulelehua Kamehameha
  2. English todayKamehameha butterfly

Calque of Hawaiian pulelehua Kamehameha.

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