ahi
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of ahi
First recorded in 1930–35, ahi is from the Hawaiian word ‘ahi
Example Sentences
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I still remember our trip well, that crispy ahi with pineapple salsa, the rainbows in Kauai and the sweet smell of the orchids and plumeria of the leis.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 24, 2025
The staff boasted that these rolls feature fresh Atlantic salmon that was raised without antibiotics and that the ahi tuna was “wild caught,” but I couldn’t even tell you which fish was in which rolls.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 15, 2023
We’re both tucking into ahi tuna bowls in La Jolla at a Hawaiian-themed restaurant with a stunning view of the Pacific coast.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 1, 2023
The sit-down dinner featured a fresh Hawaiian menu, including pitaya caprese skewers, seared ahi on ‘uala and kalo chips, Kalbi ribs and assorted malasadas, “with ingredients sourced directly from the island,” Mr. Sarme said.
From New York Times ● Sep. 24, 2021
Ke po-lua ahi, the pit of fire, inferno, p.
From Hawaiian Folk Tales A Collection of Native Legends by Thrum, Thomas G. (Thomas George)
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