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Meaning of mele | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
ˈmeɪleɪ

Definitions

A chant in Polynesia, especially Hawaii, typically in praise of a leader or to commemorate some significant event.

Equivalents

Bosanski mele
Français Mele mêlé mêlé
Hrvatski mele
Italiano mele
Kurdî mele
Português mele
Српски mele

Examples

“Lili‘u set to work assisting Fornander by translating mele and legends for him.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

Meleager meleagridid meleagrin Melecio Meleda Melee

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