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Hualalai

American  
[hoo-ah-lah-lahy] / ˌhu ɑ lɑˈlaɪ /

noun

  1. an active volcano on the Island of Hawaii, having a high threat potential: one of the five shield volcanoes that form the island. 8,278 feet (2,523 meters).


Etymology

Origin of Hualalai

First recorded in 1890–95; from Hawaiian Huālai

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The broad flanks of that volcano, Hualalai, sit between Mauna Loa’s southwest rift zone and Kailua-Kona and would block any lava heading toward the coastal community.

From Seattle Times Nov. 2, 2022

Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai for the second time in his career.

From Washington Times Feb. 28, 2020

For instance, he claims to owe $52,016.14 to the Hualalai Four Seasons resort in Hawaii.

From The Guardian Dec. 6, 2018

But a benevolent Colin Montgomerie reciprocated with his own wild error off the tee on the 18th hole at Hualalai Resort that assisted Kelly in winning for the third time on the PGA Tour Champions.

From Golf Digest Jan. 20, 2018

I have never experienced anything like it even when I lived on the slopes of Hualalai.

From A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains by Isabella L. (Isabella Lucy) Bird

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