Kohala

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English

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Etymology

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From Hawaiian Kohala, of uncertain meaning. Sometimes mistakenly derived from kohola (“whale”),[1] which are plentiful in the area.

Proper noun

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Kohala

  1. A volcano on Hawaii Island.

References

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  1. ^ Henry S. Washington, "Petrology of the Hawaiian Islands" in The American Journal of Science, 5th ser., Vol. V (1923), p. 474.
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