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
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
At José, the restaurant’s aguachile, a seafood dish that usually features lime-cured shrimp or ahi tuna, is always served spicy.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 26, 2022
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
Ke a e, ke a mai la Ke ahi a ka Wahine.
From Unwritten Literature of Hawaii The Sacred Songs of the Hula by Nathaniel Bright Emerson
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