Awa (á-va)—bitter; sour; the soporific root of the Piper methysticum ([p. 130]).
Ekaha (e-káha)—the nidus fern, by the Hawaiians sometimes called ka hoe a Mawi, Mawi’s paddle, from the shape of its leaves ([p. 19]).
Haena (Ha-é-na)—a village on the windward coast of Kauai, the home of Lohiau, for whom Pele conceived a passion in her dreams ([p. 186]).
Hala (há-la)—a sin; a variety of the “screw-pine” (Pandanus odoratissimus, Hillebrand). Its drupe was used in decoration, its leaves were braided into mats, hats, bags, etc.
Halapepe (há-la-pé-pe)—a tree used in decorating the kuahu (Dracæna aurea, Hillebrand) ([p. 24]).
Halau (ha-láu—made of leaves)—a canoe-shed; a hall consecrated to the hula; a sort of school of manual arts or the art of combat ([p. 14]).
Hale (há-le)—a house.
Hanai-kuahu (ha-nái-ku-á-hu—altarfeeder)—the daily renewal of the offerings laid on the kuahu; the officer who performed this work ([p. 29]).
Hanohano (há-no-há-no)—having dignity and wealth.
Hau (how)—a tree whose light, tough wood, strong fibrous bark, and mucilaginous flowers have many uses (Hibiscus tiliaceus).