kahuna

Definitions


[kəˈhuːnə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- (in Hawaii) a wise man or shaman
(e.g: it inspired her to seek out a Hawaiian healer called a kahuna or shaman)

- an important person, or the most important person
(e.g: they always act as the main kahunas there)


Phrases:

Origin:
Hawaiian




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