Honolulu

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See also: Honolulú

English

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Etymology

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

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Honolulu

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

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Hawaiian

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Etymology

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

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Proper noun

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Honolulu

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

Polish

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Honolulu

Etymology

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Borrowed from English Honolulu.

Pronunciation

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

Proper noun

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Honolulu n (indeclinable)

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

Further reading

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Portuguese

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Etymology

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Unadapted borrowing from English Honolulu.

Pronunciation

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Proper noun

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Honolulu

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