Kamehameha I

American  

[kah-mey-hah-mey-hah, kuh-mey-uh-mey-uh] / kɑˈmeɪ hɑˈmeɪ hɑ, kəˈmeɪ əˈmeɪ ə /

noun

1. the Great, 1737?–1819, king of the Hawaiian Islands 1810–19.

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Example Sentences

It was time to use my own Kamehameha I decided that it was time to use my own Kamehameha for the very first time.

From The Verge

Nine Native Americans’ statues are or will soon be there, including Hawaii’s King Kamehameha I and Oklahoma humorist Will Rogers, born in Cherokee territory.

From Los Angeles Times

In 1810, the loose string of Hawaiian islands became united under Kamehameha I — a renowned surfer himself.

From New York Times

Cocker spoke with pride about when he and fellow Hawaii Guard members saw a statue of Hawaii’s King Kamehameha I in the visitors center and had their photo taken in front of it.

From Washington Post

In the case of King Kamehameha I’s “Law of the Splintered Paddle,” stories can underlie actual law.

From Seattle Times