"Menehune" meaning in All languages combined

See Menehune on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: Menehunes [plural], Menehune [plural]
Etymology: From Hawaiian menehune. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|haw|menehune}} Hawaiian menehune Head templates: {{en-noun|s|Menehune}} Menehune (plural Menehunes or Menehune)
  1. A member of a hidden race in Hawaiian mythology, often described as very small and having magical powers. Wikipedia link: Menehune Categories (topical): Hawaiian mythology

Inflected forms

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