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Niihau

/ˈniːhaʊ/

Niihau proper noun: the westernmost and smallest of the inhabited islands of Hawaii.

niihau: the westernmost and smallest of the inhabited islands of Hawaii
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Proper noun

Niihau

  1. The westernmost and smallest of the inhabited islands of Hawaii.
    Synonyms:
    the Forbidden Island, Isle

Niihau meaning in Thai

Niihau in Thai

island in Hawaii
นีเฮา

Synonyms of Niihau

  • the Forbidden Island
  • Isle

Forms of Niihau

alternative formNiʻihau

Origin of Niihau

From Hawaiian Niʻihau, of uncertain meaning.

Questions about Niihau

What does Niihau mean?
Niihau means the westernmost and smallest of the inhabited islands of Hawaii.
What is Niihau in Thai?
Niihau in Thai is นีเฮา. See Niihau meaning in Thai.
What part of speech is Niihau?
Niihau is a proper noun.
How do you pronounce Niihau?
Niihau is pronounced /ˈniːhaʊ/.

Words near Niihau in the dictionary

  1. Niigaki
  2. Niigakis
  3. Niigata
  4. niigataite
  5. Niihama
  6. Niihau
  7. niiice
  8. Niijima
  9. Niijimas
  10. Niikawa-Kuroki syndrome
  11. niiko

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