lau·ha·la \lau̇ˈhälə, attrib (ˈ) ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷\noun (-s) Etymology: Hawaiian, from lau leaf + hala pandanus 1.: textile screw pine 2. a.: dried pandanus leaves used as a material for weaving < a handbag of lauhala > b.: a Polynesian mat woven of dried pandanus leaves