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Hualalai

American

[hoo-ah-lah-lahy] / ˌhu ɑ lɑˈlaɪ /

noun

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

Example Sentences

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After time off to relax and spending time with his family, the 65-year-old will be on the first tee at Hawaii’s Hualalai Country Club in January for the PGA Tour Champions season-opener.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 9, 2022

He is entered in the season-opening Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai, which starts Thursday in Hawaii.

From Golf Digest • Jan. 14, 2020

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

From The Guardian • Dec. 6, 2018

That gave him confidence as he hopped over to the Big Island for his tournament debut at Hualalai.

From Washington Times • Jan. 20, 2018

Their headquarters were in the Halemaumau, in the crater of Kilauea, but they also caused the eruptions of Mauna Loa and Hualalai.

From Complete Story of the San Francisco Horror by Linthicum, Richard

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