"Kamapuaʻa" meaning in Hawaiian

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Proper name

Etymology: kama (“man”) + puaʻa (“pig”), literally “pig man” Etymology templates: {{af|haw|kama|puaʻa|lit=pig man|t1=man|t2=pig}} kama (“man”) + puaʻa (“pig”), literally “pig man” Head templates: {{head|haw|proper noun|head=}} Kamapuaʻa, {{haw-proper noun}} Kamapuaʻa
  1. (Hawaiian mythology) A lecherous demigod with pig and human form. Categories (topical): Hawaiian mythology
    Sense id: en-Kamapuaʻa-haw-name-r~jB~XLg Categories (other): Hawaiian entries with incorrect language header

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