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lə noun
a sinuous Hawaiian native dance with intricate arm movements that tell a story in pantomime, usually danced to rhythmic drumming and accompanied by chanting.
Also called hu·la-hu·la.
Origin:
1815–25; < Hawaiian
1815–25; < Hawaiian
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hula or hula-hula (ˈhuːlə) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| a Hawaiian dance performed by a woman | |
| [from Hawaiian] | |
| hula-hula or hula-hula | |
| —n | |
| [from Hawaiian] | |
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Etymonline
Word Origin & History
hula
"traditional dance of Hawaii," 1825, from Hawaiian. Hula hoop first recorded 1958.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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Example sentences
For example, if there are four students at a station, four hula-hoops should be provided.
Hula-hooping converts are hoping it is the next big trend in fitness, but some exercise professionals are doubtful.
Few would object to vegetable gardening and hula-hooping, but efforts around marketing food are more contentious.
The ceremony concludes with music and hula performances at the historic site.
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