lauhala
/ˌlaʊˈhɑːlə/
noun
- A tropical tree (Pandanus tectorius) native to Pacific islands, with long, spiny leaves used for weaving mats, baskets, and thatching.
- The lauhala tree grows along the coast and provides leaves for traditional crafts.
- In Hawaii, lauhala is an important plant for making floor mats and roofing.
- She wove a beautiful hat from dried lauhala leaves.
- The leaf of the lauhala tree, used for weaving.
- Lauhala can be dyed different colors for decorative patterns.
- The artisan soaked the lauhala in water to make it flexible for weaving.
- They used strips of lauhala to create a sturdy basket.
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