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Puakaan

Definition:

Puakaan is a Hawaiian term that refers to a fearsome supernatural creature or monster in local folklore.

Parts of Speech:

Noun, Adjective

Senses:

Noun

1. A legendary monster or creature in Hawaiian mythology that is believed to possess supernatural powers.

2. An imaginary or mythological creature used in storytelling and traditional Hawaiian folklore.

3. A term used metaphorically to describe a cunning or malicious person.

Adjective

1. Describing something related to or resembling a puakaan.

2. Depicting something fierce, scary, or intimidating.

Sample Sentences:

Noun:

1. Legends tell of powerful puakaans lurking in the forests, scaring anyone who dares to enter.

2. The ancient Hawaiians believed that puakaans possessed magical abilities and could shape-shift into various forms.

3. In Hawaiian folk tales, puakaans often play the role of antagonists, terrorizing villages and causing chaos.

Adjective:

1. The Halloween decorations gave the house a puakaan vibe, with eerie creatures and glowing orange lights.

2. The fierce dance performed by the warriors portrayed their puakaan strength and ferocity.

3. The puakaan-like growls coming from the haunted house sent shivers down our spines.

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