maui
noun
Simple meaning
The second largest of the Hawaiian Islands.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈmaʊi
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Definition
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noun
The second largest of the Hawaiian Islands
The second-largest island of Hawaii.
A barangay of Delfin Albano, Isabela, Philippines.
A barangay of Caramoran, Catanduanes, Philippines.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B1 · Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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The second largest of the Hawaiian Islands.
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