Oahu
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See also: Oʻahu
English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Hawaiian Oʻahu, probably a corruption of Hawaiian o + Hawaiian ahu (cognate with Rapa Nui ahu), thus [place] of an altar or platform.
Pronunciation[edit]
- (General American) IPA(key): /oʊˈɑhu/
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /əʊˈɑːhuː/
- (General Australian, New Zealand) IPA(key): /ɐʉˈɐːhʉː/
- Rhymes: -ɑːhu
Proper noun[edit]
Oahu
- The third-largest island of Hawaii, included in the City and County of Honolulu.
Translations[edit]
third-largest island of Hawaii