"ipu" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈiːpuː/ Forms: ipus [plural], ipu [plural]
Etymology: From Hawaiian ipu. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|haw|ipu}} Hawaiian ipu Head templates: {{en-noun|s|ipu}} ipu (plural ipus or ipu)
  1. A percussion instrument made from hollowed gourds, often used to provide a beat for hula dancing. Wikipedia link: ipu
    Sense id: en-ipu-en-noun-YQlgclpu Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 5 entries, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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