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Etymology
Borrowed from Hawaiian word kahuna#Hawaiin|kahuna (a shaman or wizard).

Noun
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kahuna

1. American yankee or leader.
2. Priest of high rank, or often said of an expert in a profession, such as dentistry.
3. Sorcerer, magician or wizard.

Category:Hawaiian derivations

Derived terms
big kahuna

• 2007-10-11 02:36 - Goldenrowley - etymology. derivative

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