palolo

[ puh-loh-loh ]

/ pəˈloʊ loʊ /

Origin of palolo

1890–95; < Samoan or Tongan

If the last quarter of the moon is late in October palolo is found the day before, the day of, and the day after, that quarter.

Samoa, A Hundred Years Ago And Long Before |George Turner
If the last quarter of the moon is early in October palolo does not come till the last quarter of the November moon.

Samoa, A Hundred Years Ago And Long Before |George Turner
The palolo is mixed with pudding, and said to taste like fish; I am not in a position to pronounce an opinion.

Two Years with the Natives in the Western Pacific |Felix Speiser
The palolo is a favourite delicacy, and they never fail to fish for it.

Two Years with the Natives in the Western Pacific |Felix Speiser

Palolo Valley is some ten miles from Honolulu, and is best reached on horseback.

Under the Southern Cross |Maturin M. Ballou