[lah-vuh-lah-vuh] 
| the principal garment for both sexes in Polynesia, esp. in Samoa, consisting of a piece of printed cloth worn as a loincloth or skirt. |
| lavalava | |
noun | |
| a skirt consisting of a rectangle of calico or printed cotton; worn by Polynesians (especially Samoans) |
vəˈlɑ