—Candle nut tree, lamp, light, torch
Previous ʻ¨lelo
Loko Iʻa
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Hoʻōla
Hana
Hoʻomaka
All ʻ?lelo of the Week
“Like many of our native plants, the kukui tree has many uses and provides such things as oil for lamps/torch, ʻinamona (relish made of kukui and Hawaiian salt), medicinal, shade, etc.
In our UH logo, the symbols include a globe, book and a torch. As a torch/light, the University of Âé¶¹´«Ã½ attracts our local, national and international communities because of the diversity of programs and services that are offered. Through knowledge and experience gained, our graduates spread their light/torch to others.”
—Isaiah Kaʻauwai, Title IX Coordinator, Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Officer, Kauaʻi Community College
For more information on other elements of the definition and usage, go to the UH Hilo .
- Related UH News story: Hawaiian language departments launch ʻ¨lelo of the week, February 1, 2022

