hoʻohanohano

Hawaiian

Etymology

From hoʻo- (causative/simulative prefix) +‎ hanohano (“honored, distinguished”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌho.ʔoˌha.noˈha.no/, [ˌho.ʔoˌhɐ.noˈhɐ.no]

Verb

hoʻohanohano

  1. (transitive) to honor, to glorify
  2. (intransitive) to conduct oneself with distinction
  3. (stative) honorary

Derived terms

  • hana hoʻohanohano (“ceremony”)
  • kekele hoʻohanohano (“honorary degree”)

Further reading

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