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mele.

A chant in Polynesia, especially Hawaii, typically in praise of a leader or to commemorate some significant event.

4 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈmeɪleɪ/UK
  1. A chant in Polynesia, especially Hawaii, typically in praise of a leader or to commemorate some significant event.

Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Hawaiian mele.

noun
  1. Alternative form of mell.

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verb
  1. Alternative form of mell.

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.