manienie

/mænɪˈɛnɪ/ (man-ih-NEE)

Definitions

1. noun

A type of traditional Hawaiian medicine or healing method

“The hula dancer learned about manienie from her elderly aunt and started using it to treat her sore muscles.”

2. verb

To use or practice manienie

“She manienie her friend to help him recover from his injuries.”

Synonyms

  • healing method
  • traditional medicine

Antonyms

  • Western treatment
  • conventional medicine