Kohala
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Kohala
First recorded in 1845–50
Example Sentences
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Like the plucky young heroine she voices in Disney’s “Moana” films — the sequel, “Moana 2,” hits theaters on Wednesday — Cravalho grew up in a tropical climate, in Kohala, Hawaii.
From New York Times • Nov. 30, 2024
She was a competitive Hawaiian dancer and hula instructor and he’s a member of the famous Lim Family singers of Kohala.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 13, 2022
The listing comes after Bradshaw's March purchase of a smaller estate in the North Kohala area for $700,000.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 2, 2016
Redfeather’s network, coordinated by The Kohala Center in Waimea, and funded in part by Oahu’s Ulupono Initative, is one of a dozen programs within the hui.
From Washington Times • May 17, 2015
The artful son of Hina in Kohala goes to the cave of lobsters and by lying speech tricks the shark who guard it under their king, Kaialeale.
From The Hawaiian Romance Of Laieikawai by Beckwith, Martha Warren
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