Mauna Kea

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Hawaiian Mauna Kea (literally “white mountain”).

Pronunciation
  • (US, UK) IPA(key): /ˌmaʊnə ˈkeɪə/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˌmɔnə ˈkeɪə/

Proper noun

Mauna Kea

  1. A dormant volcano on Hawaii, the tallest mountain in the world from its base on the sea floor.

Hawaiian

Etymology

Literally “white mountain”.

Proper noun

Mauna Kea

  1. Mauna Kea (volcano)
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