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Fine Dictionary

luau

luaʊ
WordNet
  1. (n) luau
    an elaborate Hawaiian feast or party (especially one accompanied by traditional foods and entertainment)
Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  1. (n) luau
    In the Hawaiian Islands, a dish or dinner of boiled herbs with additions.
Usage in the news

Senior Center says thanks for great luau . peninsulaclarion.com

Morning News — Jen Wacaser Belle Mecham enjoys the Literacy Luau along with other Stalker students. am-news.com

The theme of Gulf Coast Village's fifth annual Wellness Expo will be "Wellness Luau .". cape-coral-daily-breeze.com

Someone emailed a couple of weeks ago asking the name of that luau I had recommended in this column about this time a year ago. mauinews.com

Luau Louie's sued again over deadly alcohol-related accident. nashvillecitypaper.com

The Doheny Longboard Surfing Association was very proud to honor the Velzy family at this year's Dale Velzy Classic and Luau at Doheny State Park on September 17th, 2011. surfermag.com

Fundraiser and Luau at Bangor Senior Center. abi.tv

Ken Moss with Jetset Surfshop on Marco Island removes his paddleboard from the water at the 2nd annual Stand Up Paddleboard Luau Races held at Bayfront Marketplace and Marina in Naples on Saturday. naplesnews.com

Yucatan's third annual Mid-Winter Luau Sunday. beach-bulletin.com

Snoqualmie Valley Chamber of Commerce's chief fundraiser of the year, the upcoming "Aloha" luau and auction, is Friday, Nov 19, at the Snoqualmie Casino Ballroom. valleyrecord.com

Eagle Meadows, 550 E Whitman Drive, College Place, will hold its festive luau Thursday. union-bulletin.com

Neigborhood luau benefits those in need. minthilltimes.com

George and Helene Mueller hosted their annual Hawaiian Luau at their home in Mint Hill for neighbors, family and friends on Saturday, August 29. minthilltimes.com

Luau at Marysville's new community gardens. marysvilleglobe.com

A Hawaii luau is the theme for a 2 pm potluck and dedication at Marysville's new Community Garden. marysvilleglobe.com

Usage in literature

The object of such a luau is usually to enable the giver to pay for his new house, or to raise money for some private object of his own. "Northern California, Oregon, and the Sandwich Islands" by Charles Nordhoff

They were also very fond of pig and chicken and never begrudged the labor or time spent in getting up a luau. "Six Prize Hawaiian Stories of the Kilohana Art League:"

Olopana commanded the chiefs and the people to prepare all kinds of sweet food and gifts and things for a very great luau. "Legends of Gods and Ghosts (Hawaiian Mythology)" by W. D. (William Drake) Westervelt