kupuna

See also: kūpuna

English

Etymology

From Hawaiian kupuna.

Noun

kupuna (plural kupunas or kupuna)

  1. A grandparent or elder.

Hawaiian

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /kuˈpu.na/, [kuˈpunə]

Noun

kupuna (irregular plural kūpuna)

  1. grandparent
  2. ancestor

Synonyms
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