Meaning of heiau | Babel Free
/ˈheɪaʊ/Definitions
A temple in traditional Hawaiian society.
Hawaii
Examples
“The basalt was also piled to outline large squares in the ceremonial centres known as heiau'''s.”
“They'd order lawbreakers put to death in fearsome ritualized killings that took place in a heiau, accompanied by beating drums and chants.”
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.