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Nâ `A`ala ~ Fragrances

In songs, a sweetheart is often likened to fragrances.

Source: Pukui, Mary Kawena & Elbert, Samuel H., Hawaiian Dictionary, Revised and Enlarged Edition, University Of Hawai`i Press, Honolulu, 1986.
Pronunciation Guide

KA `ÔLELO HAWAI`I (HAWAIIAN) :	KA `ÔLELO HAOLE (ENGLISH) :
`a`ala [ah ah' lah]	*fragrant, sweet-smelling; fragrance, perfume, aroma, sweet scent. Fig.,* of high rank.**
`ala [ah' lah]	*fragrant, sweet-smelling, perfumed; fragrance, perfume (preceded by ke). Fig.,* esteemed, chiefly.**
mea `ala [me (y)ah ah' lah]	ointment, perfume
ke `ala kûpaoa [keh ah' lah KOO' pao (w)ah]	a strong, heady fragrance
ke `ala pûnia [ke ah' lah POO' nee ah]	a fragrance so strong it causes dizziness
hô`ala [HOH' ah lah]	to perfume
onaona [oh nao' nah] Be careful with this word's pronunciation, as `ona`ona [oh' nah oh' nah] means "bad-smelling, as stagnant water" or "punch-drunk".	softly fragrant; soft fragrance or perfume, aroma; gentle and sweet, as the eyes or disposition; inviting, attractive, alluring, lovely.