hula-hula


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hu·la

 (ho͞o′lə) also hu·la-hu·la (ho͞o′lə-ho͞o′lə)
n.
A Polynesian dance that in traditional form dramatizes a song or chant, especially through arm movements and hand gestures.
[Hawaiian.]
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Noun1.hula-hula - a Polynesian rain dance performed by a womanhula-hula - a Polynesian rain dance performed by a woman
Hawaiian dancing, hula
rain dance - a ritual dance intended to bring rain
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