Honolulu

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See also: Honolulú

English

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Etymology

From Hawaiian Honolulu, from hono (“bay, harbor”), cognate with Maori whanga, + lulu (“shelter”), from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *duŋduŋ (“sheltered”).

Pronunciation

Proper noun

Honolulu

  1. A port on Oahu Island, the capital city of the state of Hawaii in the United States of America.

Derived terms

Translations

Hawaiian

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Etymology

Compound of hono (“bay, harbor”) +‎ lulu (“shelter”)

Pronunciation

Proper noun

Honolulu

  1. Honolulu (a city, the state capital of Hawaii, United States)

Polish

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Honolulu

Etymology

Borrowed from English Honolulu.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /xɔ.nɔˈlu.lu/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Rhymes: -ulu
  • Syllabification: Ho‧no‧lu‧lu

Proper noun

Honolulu n (indeclinable)

  1. Honolulu (a city, the state capital of Hawaii, United States)

Further reading

Portuguese

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from English Honolulu.

Pronunciation

Proper noun

Honolulu

  1. Honolulu (a city, the state capital of Hawaii, United States)
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