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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Where to eat: Order ahi tacos, fried calamari and clam chowder at the Beachcomber, itself a quaint cottage with outdoor seating and spectacular sunset views.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2024
The staff boasted that these rolls feature fresh Atlantic salmon that was raised without antibiotics and that the ahi tuna was “wild caught,” but I couldn’t even tell you which fish was in which rolls.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 15, 2023
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
Served on the lanai, or veranda, with a view of the falls, trails and gardens, Mr. Lockwood’s dinner included Kauai prawn and mahi mahi ceviche with ahi tuna poke and sushi rice.
From New York Times • Nov. 27, 2022
Nanahu ahi ka papa o Olu-ea; Momoku ahi Puna hala i Apua; 10Ulu-� ka nahele me ka laau.
From Unwritten Literature of Hawaii The Sacred Songs of the Hula by Emerson, Nathaniel Bright
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