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luau
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lu·au  (l-ou, lou)
n.
An elaborate Hawaiian feast featuring traditional foods and entertainment.

[Hawaiian l'au, young taro tops, feast (at which taro tops are served).]

luau [luːˈaʊ ˈluːaʊ]
n
1. (Cookery) a feast of Hawaiian food
2. (Cookery) a dish of taro leaves usually prepared with coconut cream and octopus or chicken
[from Hawaiian lu'au]
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Noun1.luau - an elaborate Hawaiian feast or party (especially one accompanied by traditional foods and entertainment)
fete, fiesta, feast - an elaborate party (often outdoors)
Aloha State, Hawai'i, Hawaii, HI - a state in the United States in the central Pacific on the Hawaiian Islands


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If you want to stay for two at the hotels in Hawaii consists of all meals from morning to evening, inter-island airfares, luaus, sightseeing outings and much more.
The word "luau" means "feast" in the Hawaiian language Luaus mean more than just good food, though - they mean a gathering to share good fun as well The word "luau" means "feast" in the Hawaiian language.
Byline: -- Eric Noland LAHAINA, Hawaii -- In its promotional materials, the Old Lahaina Luau declares that it "takes great pride in presenting an authentic Hawaiian luau," and its production has been widely acclaimed as an alternative to the cliche luaus staged at the resort hotels.
 
 
 
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