ahi
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of ahi
First recorded in 1930–35, ahi is from the Hawaiian word ‘ahi
Example Sentences
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I still remember our trip well, that crispy ahi with pineapple salsa, the rainbows in Kauai and the sweet smell of the orchids and plumeria of the leis.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 24, 2025
We’re both tucking into ahi tuna bowls in La Jolla at a Hawaiian-themed restaurant with a stunning view of the Pacific coast.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 1, 2023
At welcoming Koko’s Restaurant and Tequila Bar, I enjoyed fresh guacamole, a cucumber-cilantro margarita and a “Mexican poke bowl” featuring ahi tuna, edamame and mango.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 7, 2022
Local TV anchors report ahi prices as breaking news.
From New York Times ● Jan. 19, 2022
I ka po mua, ho-a ae la lakou i ahi, a ia Mailehaiwale ke oli ana ia po, e like me ka lakou hooholo like ana.
From The Hawaiian Romance Of Laieikawai by Martha Warren Beckwith
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