kalua1
/kəˈluːə/originally and chiefly US regional (Hawaii )
adjective
Of meat (usually pork): baked underground in an imu (or in a manner intended to resemble this) until very tender, and typically served pulled apart into small pieces.
Origin
1920s; earliest use found in Ottawa (Kansas) Campus. From Hawaiian kālua baked in an underground oven from kā- causative prefix + lua pit.
kalua2
/kəˈluːə/US regional (Hawaii )
verb
[with object] To bake underground in an imu.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in Act to license Slaughter & Sale of Pork. From Hawaiian kālua to bake in an underground oven.
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