Mā‘ili is another one of those commonly used Hawaiian place names that is so often mispronounced, frequently confused with the name of the fragrant vine used as a lei. Today's Hawaiian Word of the Day is Mā‘ili, the name of the community on the Leeward O‘ahu coast. Māʻili is the name of a beach park, surfing area, playground, school, and more.
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