Note 160 — IX.—THE HULA ALA’A-PAPA
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Footnote 160: (return) Ua o Hilo. Hilo is a very rainy country. The name Hilo seems to be used here as almost a synonym of violent rain. It calls to mind the use of the word Hilo to signify a strong wind:
Pa mai, pa mai, Ka makani a Hilo! 168 Waiho ka ipu iki, Homai ka ipu nui!
Blow, blow, thou wind of Hilo! Leave the little calabash, Bring on the big one!