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Molokai

American  
[moh-luh-kahy, -kah-ee, moh-luh-kahy] / ˌmoʊ ləˈkaɪ, -ˈkɑ i, ˈmoʊ ləˌkaɪ /
Or Moloka'i

noun

  1. an island in central Hawaii, site of a former leper colony. 259 sq. mi. (670 sq. km).


Molokai British  
/ ˌməʊləʊˈkɑːɪ /

noun

  1. an island in central Hawaii. Pop: 7404 (2000). Area: 676 sq km (261 sq miles)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of Molokai

First recorded in 1885–90; from Hawaiian Molokaʿi or Molokai

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Authorities warn that the same storm system is now threatening other islands, with flash flood alerts and evacuation warnings issued for parts of Maui, Molokai and Lanai.

From Salon Mar. 22, 2026

Flood watch warnings have also been issued for Maui, Molokai and The Big Island.

From BBC Mar. 21, 2026

The wildfire’s effects may also stretch beyond Maui, because scientists believe currents carry water from Lahaina waters to nearby Lanai and Molokai.

From Seattle Times Mar. 2, 2024

Tight ends Molokai Matavao, Hudson Habermehl and Carsen Ryan combined for 160 of the Bruins’ 290 receiving yards.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 8, 2023

Hina who was stolen from Hawaii by a chief of the Island of Molokai was an historical character, although surrounded by mythical stories.

From Legends of Ma-ui—a demi god of Polynesia, and of his mother Hina by Westervelt, W. D.

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