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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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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

But he delivered the key shot on the 17th, a birdie that gave him comfort playing the 18th and its spectacular view of the Pacific Ocean and the island of Molokai on the horizon.

From Seattle Times Jan. 7, 2024

There's usually lively action off Koko Head, in the open sea off Kaneohe Bay or in Molokai Channel.

From Oahu Traveler's guide by Bill Gleasner

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