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kula

Syllabification: (ku·la)
Pronunciation: /ˈko͞olə/

Definition of kula

noun

  • (in some Pacific communities) an interisland system of ceremonial gift exchange as a prelude to or at the same time as regular trading.

Origin:

Melanesian

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