Wai Momi

Hawaiian

Etymology

Literally, “pearl waters”.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈwai̯ ˈmo.mi/, [ˈʋɐj ˈmo.mi], [ˈʋɛj ˈmo.mi] (rapid speech)

Noun

Wai Momi

  1. Pearl Harbor
    Synonym: Puʻuloa
    1. a deep water harbor in Oahu, Hawaii, United States in the Pacific
    2. (military) a naval base in Pearl Harbor, Oahu, Hawaii, United States: a US Navy base

References

  • “Places – The History of Pearl Harbor”, in Learn About the Park‎[1], National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior, 22 March 2018
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