Molokai
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Molokai
First recorded in 1885–90; from Hawaiian Molokaʿi or Molokai
Example Sentences
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A hurricane warning was in effect for Hawaii County, which covers the Big Island, and a tropical storm warning held for the islands of Maui, Molokai and Kahoolawe to its northwest.
From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026
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 high surfing warning was in effect for north- and west-facing shores of the islands of Oahu, Kauai, Molokai and Niihau and north-facing shores of Maui.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 26, 2023
But he swam swiftly away, passing around the island until at last he landed on Molokai.
From Legends of Gods and Ghosts (Hawaiian Mythology) Collected and Translated from the Hawaiian by W. D. (William Drake) Westervelt
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