luau

Englisch - Englisch

Definition von luau im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch

An elaborate Hawaiian feast featuring traditional foods and entertainment named for the kalo (taro) tops traditionally served at such events

{i} party at which Hawaiian food is served and various Hawaiian entertainments are offered; Hawaiian dish containing taro leaves baked with coconut cream and chicken or octopus

Silbentrennung

lu·au

Türkische aussprache

luau

Aussprache

/ˈlo͞oˌou/ /ˈluːˌaʊ/

Etymologie

[ 'lü-"au ] (noun.) 1853. Hawaiian lūʻau. Attested 1856 in the Pacific Commercial Advertiser. Replaced earlier paina (from pā‘ina) and ahaaina (from ‘aha‘aina).