Kohala

[ koh-hah-lah ]

noun

1. an extinct volcano on the Island of Hawaii: the oldest of the five shield volcanoes that form the island. 5,408 feet (1,670 meters).

Word History and Origins

Origin of Kohala¹

First recorded in 1845–50

Example Sentences

Kaleikini closed at Kohala, on the shore of Nailima, a volcanic mouth like that of Ka'u.

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The remains of these four remarkable temples are found in the district of Kohala.

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The chief vainly traversed every quarter of the islands; he starved to death in the temple of Makeanehu (Kohala).

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But there is the tea-bell, so we must wait until to-morrow to hear about Kohala.

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Then the priest observed, 'There are two suitable places; one is Kau, the other is Kohala.'

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