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Kaneohe

American  
[kah-ney-oh-hey] / ˌkɑ neɪˈoʊ heɪ /
Or Kāne'ohe

noun

  1. a town on eastern Oahu, in Hawaii.


Etymology

Origin of Kaneohe

First recorded in 1840–50; from Hawaiian

Example Sentences

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Rubio’s 32-foot Westsail sloop, Malulani, departed Dec. 28 bound for Kaneohe, Oahu.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2024

The researchers studied two dominant coral species in Kaneohe Bay in Oahu, Hawaii: rice coral, Montipora capitata, and finger coral, Porites compressa.

From Science Daily • Jan. 10, 2024

In the crystal-clear waters of Kaneohe Bay, a U.S.

From New York Times • Dec. 1, 2023

There were no injuries to the nine people who were on board when the plane landed Nov. 20 in shallow water just offshore of Marine Corps Base Hawaii at Kaneohe Bay.

From Washington Times • Nov. 27, 2023

There's usually lively action off Koko Head, in the open sea off Kaneohe Bay or in Molokai Channel.

From Oahu Traveler's guide by Gleasner, Bill

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