paepae
noun
pae·pae
ˈpīˌpī
plural -s
1
: a usually large stone platform (as of basalt) rising appreciably above ground level and used as the foundation for many Polynesian houses or other buildings
2
: a usually extensive flagged pavement typically used in Polynesia in areas in front of some edifices (as temples)
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Merriam-Webster unabridged
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