Etymology

ipu

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Today it means: A percussion instrument made from hollowed gourds, often used to provide a beat for hula dancing. Full definition →

Hawaiian ipu
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  1. Hawaiian · borrowed fromipu
  2. English todayipu

From Hawaiian ipu.

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