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The [[transitive verb]] '''to Hawaiianize''' means to take a physical product or concept hitherto unrelated to [[Hawaiian culture]], and confer a Hawaiian quality upon it through various means. The word is a [[neologism]] which, though increasing in use, is currently unofficial. It is most commonly used in matters of [[etymology]].{{cn}} It is also used to indicate the adding of Hawaiian instrumentation and/or language to a non-Hawaiian song; the adding of Hawaiian themes such as [[palm trees]], tropical flowers, [[rainbows]], [[dolphins]], [[whales]], [[sea turtles]], volcanic lava flows, etc. to textiles and artifacts: the adding of [[papaya]], [[mango]] and/or [[guava]] flavors to drinks and edibles; the adding of Hawaiian tropical flower fragrances such as [[ginger]], [[plumeria]], [[gardenia]] and [[tuberose]] to lotions and beauty products; the use of Hawaiian ideas in gardening<ref>[http://www.fukubonsai.com/2b1.html "True indoor Bonsai]," ''Fuku Bonsai''</ref>. The word is frequently used as an adjective in its [[gerundive]] form, "Hawaiianized". |
The [[transitive verb]] '''to Hawaiianize''' means to take a physical product or concept hitherto unrelated to [[Hawaiian culture]], and confer a Hawaiian quality upon it through various means. The word is a [[neologism]] which, though increasing in use, is currently unofficial. It is most commonly used in matters of [[etymology]].{{cn}} It is also used to indicate the adding of Hawaiian instrumentation and/or language to a non-Hawaiian song; the adding of Hawaiian themes such as [[palm trees]], tropical flowers, [[rainbows]], [[dolphins]], [[whales]], [[sea turtles]], volcanic lava flows, etc. to textiles and artifacts: the adding of [[papaya]], [[mango]] and/or [[guava]] flavors to drinks and edibles; the adding of Hawaiian tropical flower fragrances such as [[ginger]], [[plumeria]], [[gardenia]] and [[tuberose]] to lotions and beauty products; the use of Hawaiian ideas in gardening<ref>[http://www.fukubonsai.com/2b1.html "True indoor Bonsai]," ''Fuku Bonsai''</ref>. The word is frequently used as an adjective in its [[gerundive]] form, "Hawaiianized". |
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The transitive verb to Hawaiianize means to take a physical product or concept hitherto unrelated to Hawaiian culture, and confer a Hawaiian quality upon it through various means. The word is a neologism which, though increasing in use, is currently unofficial. It is most commonly used in matters of etymology.[citation needed] It is also used to indicate the adding of Hawaiian instrumentation and/or language to a non-Hawaiian song; the adding of Hawaiian themes such as palm trees, tropical flowers, rainbows, dolphins, whales, sea turtles, volcanic lava flows, etc. to textiles and artifacts: the adding of papaya, mango and/or guava flavors to drinks and edibles; the adding of Hawaiian tropical flower fragrances such as ginger, plumeria, gardenia and tuberose to lotions and beauty products; the use of Hawaiian ideas in gardening[1]. The word is frequently used as an adjective in its gerundive form, "Hawaiianized".
Gerundive adjective
Hawaiianized - altered by some aspect of Hawaiian place and/or culture; rendered more Hawaiian in nature than previously. This meal has been Hawaiianized, The outfit was Hawaiinized, A Hawaiianized version of the song.
See also
- Photoshop (verb), a similar neologism referring to digital photo editing.
References
- ^ "True indoor Bonsai," Fuku Bonsai