Maui

[ mou-ee ]

/ ˈmaʊ i /

noun

an island in central Hawaii. 728 sq. mi. (1886 sq. km).

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“Failure,” said another, who has lived in Philadelphia and Maui but has made this his home for the last decade.
The Second Life of San Miguel de Allende|Michele Willens|February 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
I spoke to Clyde Prestowitz yesterday, by phone at his residence in Maui for further clarification.
Meet The Man Who Wrongly Accused Fareed Zakaria of Plagiarism|David Frum|August 16, 2012|DAILY BEAST
The big-wave surfer conquered a 70-foot swell at Jaws in Maui, which landed him a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records.
Top Five Biggest Surfer Waves (Video)|The Daily Beast|November 14, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Surfer Mike Parsons rode the 64-foot wave during a competition on the north shore of Maui, Hawaii.
Top Five Biggest Surfer Waves (Video)|The Daily Beast|November 14, 2011|DAILY BEAST

In 2006, Fitzpatrick retired from the transit department with visions of moving to Maui and “marrying a pretty Japanese girl.”
Before the Rapture|Bryan Curtis|May 19, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Thus the Samoans account for the origin of two of their islands and also for the passing away of Maui from the earth.
Legends of Ma-ui--a demi god of Polynesia, and of his mother Hina|W. D. Westervelt
When they came to land, Maui leaped out and ran up the mountain side to get the fire.
Legends of Ma-ui--a demi god of Polynesia, and of his mother Hina|W. D. Westervelt
Often in the quiet days that followed did Maui amuse himself with the big kite.
Legends of Wailuku|Charlotte Hapai
But Maui and Ru had not worked perfectly together; therefore the sky was twisted and its surface was very irregular.
Legends of Ma-ui--a demi god of Polynesia, and of his mother Hina|W. D. Westervelt
When Maui returned with his kite he was more careful in calling the winds to aid him in his sport.
Legends of Ma-ui--a demi god of Polynesia, and of his mother Hina|W. D. Westervelt

British Dictionary definitions for maui

Maui

/ (ˈmaʊɪ) /

noun

a volcanic island in S central Hawaii: the second largest of the Hawaiian Islands. Pop: 117 644 (2000). Area: 1885 sq km (728 sq miles)

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