Kohala

American  

[koh-hah-lah] / koʊˈhɑ lɑ /

noun

1. an extinct volcano on the Island of Hawaii: the oldest of the five shield volcanoes that form the island. 5,408 feet (1,670 meters).

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Etymology

Origin of Kohala

First recorded in 1845–50

Example Sentences

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

You shall plant the Lanai jessamine in the valley I gave you in Kohala.

From Hawaiian Folk Tales A Collection of Native Legends by Thrum, Thomas G. (Thomas George)