Hawaiian Noun · Nature
ʻilio hulu
Pronunciation: /ee-lee-oh hoo-loo/
Meaning
Hairless dog, referring to the now-extinct Hawaiian Poi Dog.
Example sentences
Ma ka moʻolelo kahiko, ua ʻike mau ʻia ke kiʻi o ka ʻilio hulu ma ka ʻaoʻao o ke aliʻi.
In ancient stories, the image of the hairless dog was always seen beside the chief.
E ʻimi ana kākou i ka ʻike e pili ana i ke ʻano o ka ʻilio hulu ma mua o kona nalowale ʻana.
We are seeking knowledge about the nature of the hairless dog before its extinction.
Pīhoihoi au i ka ʻike ʻana i ka pena ʻana o ka ʻilio hulu i loko o ka hale hōʻikeʻike.
I was surprised to see a painting of the hairless dog in the museum.
About this word
“ʻilio hulu” is a Hawaiian noun meaning Hairless dog, referring to the now-extinct Hawaiian Poi Dog. It is part of the ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language) vocabulary in the category of Nature. Definitions are based on the Pukui-Elbert Hawaiian Dictionary.