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Definition of Palama
1. n. A membrane extending between the toes of a bird, and uniting them more or less closely together.
Definition of Palama
1. the webbing of a water-bird's foot [n PALAMAE]
Medical Definition of Palama
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Origin: NL, fr. Gr. The palm.
Lexicographical Neighbors of Palama
Literary usage of Palama
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Annual Report by Hawaiian Evangelical Association (1906)
"THE FIGHT AT palama OUTPOST. BY JAMES ARTHUR RATH. JAME.S ARTHUR RATH. The fight
at this out-post has been waged throughout the year, with some gains. ..."
2. All about Hawaii (1917)
"It is held in one of the palama Settlement buildings. ... palama SETTLEMENT
Started as palama Chapel June 1, 1800; Incorporated July 21, 1910. ..."
3. Annual Report by Hawaiian Evangelical Association (1907)
"There is no more strategic location in Honolulu for a work of the kind, which
palama Settlement is attempting, than its present one. ..."
4. Secwana Dictionary: Secwana-English and English-Secwana by John Tom Brown (1895)
"To cause things to sit or lie one upon another. palama. To climb. Go palama naga,
to go ahead without knowing where one is going. ..."
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