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  mauna loa

  noun

  a vine, Canavalia microcarpa, of the legume family, naturalized in Hawaii, having pink or lavender flowers used to make leis.
• Mauna Loa
  Mauna Loa

  noun

  an active volcano on the Island of Hawaii: one of the five shield volcanoes that form the island, and the world’s largest volcano that rises above the ocean. 13,680 feet (4,170 meters).

mauna loa

¹ American  

[mou-nuh loh-uh, maw-nuh] / ˈmaʊ nə ˈloʊ ə, ˈmɔ nə /

noun

1. a vine, Canavalia microcarpa, of the legume family, naturalized in Hawaii, having pink or lavender flowers used to make leis.

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Mauna Loa ² American  

[mou-nuh loh-uh, maw-nuh] / ˈmaʊ nə ˈloʊ ə, ˈmɔ nə /

noun

1. an active volcano on the Island of Hawaii: one of the five shield volcanoes that form the island, and the world’s largest volcano that rises above the ocean. 13,680 feet (4,170 meters).

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Mauna Loa British  

/ ˈmaʊnɑː ˈləʊɑː /

noun

1. an active volcano in Hawaii, on S central Hawaii island. Height: 4171 m (13 684 ft)

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Etymology

Origin of mauna loa¹

After Mauna Loa

Origin of Mauna Loa²

First recorded in 1840–45; from Hawaiian: literally, “Long Mountain; Great Mountain”

Example Sentences

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Mauna Loa

This is a record yearly increase since atmospheric measurements were first taken at the remote Mauna Loa research station in Hawaii in 1958.

From BBC ● Jan. 16, 2025

Their blue-colored Mauna Loa cans and bags are among the most recognizable macadamia products on store shelves.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 28, 2024

The earthquake, which occurred on the southeastern flank of Mauna Loa — the largest active volcano on the planet — had no apparent impact on it nor the neighboring Kilauea volcano, the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 9, 2024

According to the U.S.G.S, the earthquake struck Mauna Loa, the world’s largest active volcano.

From New York Times ● Feb. 9, 2024

At Swanson’s home lab in Hawaii, the volcanoes K.lauea and Mauna Loa were like blisters, rising as magma swelled inside and then deflating once the fluid was released in an eruption.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone