Maui

name

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Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    The second-largest island of Hawaii.
  2. 2
    A barangay of Delfin Albano, Isabela, Philippines.
  3. 3
    Alternative spelling of Māui. alt-of, alternative
  4. 4
    A barangay of Caramoran, Catanduanes, Philippines.

Synonyms

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maui island

Example

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"Lindsay Scallan, the camera’s owner, lost the camera during a choppy, night time scuba dive off the island of Maui in 2007."

Etymology

From Hawaiian Maui, probably a contraction of Māui (a Hawaiian trickster god); or borrowed from Māori Māui.

Related phrases

Maui CountyMaui Wowie

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