mauna loa
[ mou-nuh loh-uh, maw-nuh ]
/ ˈmaʊ nə ˈloʊ ə, ˈmɔ nə /
noun
a vine, Canavalia microcarpa, of the legume family, naturalized in Hawaii, having pink or lavender flowers used to make leis.
Nearby words
maumet, maun, mauna kea, mauna kea observatories, mauna kea observatory, mauna loa, maunche, maund, maunder, maunder minimum, maundy
Origin of mauna loa
after Mauna Loa
Definition for mauna loa (2 of 2)
Mauna Loa
[ mou-nuh loh-uh, maw-nuh ]
/ ˈmaʊ nə ˈloʊ ə, ˈmɔ nə /
noun
an active volcano on the island of Hawaii. 13,680 feet (4170 meters).
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British Dictionary definitions for mauna loa
Mauna Loa
/ (ˈmaʊnɑː ˈləʊɑː) /
noun
an active volcano in Hawaii, on S central Hawaii island. Height: 4171 m (13 684 ft)
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