Hawaiian Word of the Day: August 12th

By Leilani Poliʻahu

Published August 12, 2022 at 12:00 AM HST

Oʻahu is the name of the third largest island in the Hawaiian archipelago. Although it is often disputed, many say it means “the gathering place.” The main thing is to pronounce it correctly.

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