Pihemanu

Hawaiian

Etymology

pihe +‎ manu (“bird”).

Literally means "the loud din of birds", referring to the nesting colonies of various birds.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pi.heˈma.nu/, [pi.heˈmɐ.nu]

Proper noun

Pihemanu

  1. Midway Islands

Synonyms

  • Kuaihelani (backbone of heaven)
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