"wiliwili" meaning in Hawaiian

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Noun

Etymology: Reduplication of wili "to twist", hence "repeatedly twisted", in reference to the dehiscing seed pods. Etymology templates: {{reduplication|haw|wili}} Reduplication of wili Head templates: {{head|haw|noun|head=}} wiliwili, {{haw-noun}} wiliwili
  1. Erythrina sandwicensis, a fabaceous flowering tree endemic to the Hawaiian Islands.
    Sense id: en-wiliwili-haw-noun-pUiCk9Oc Categories (other): Hawaiian entries with incorrect language header, Hawaiian reduplications

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