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Kauai
kuh-WEYE-ee
Kauai (name) means the oldest and fourth-largest of the main Hawaiian Islands, nicknamed the Garden Isle. Example: “Kauai is famous for its dramatic Napali Coast cliffs.”
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The oldest and fourth-largest of the main Hawaiian Islands, nicknamed the Garden Isle.
"Kauai is famous for its dramatic Napali Coast cliffs."
How to use Kauai
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA lush, mountainous Hawaiian island known for its rainforests and sea cliffs.
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Etymology
From Hawaiian Kauaʻi; the original meaning is uncertain.
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What does “Kauai” mean?
The word “Kauai” means the oldest and fourth-largest of the main Hawaiian Islands, nicknamed the Garden Isle. In plain terms, a lush, mountainous Hawaiian island known for its rainforests and sea cliffs.
How do you pronounce “Kauai”?
“Kauai” is pronounced kuh-WEYE-ee (/kəˈwaɪ.iː/ in IPA).
How do you use “Kauai” in a sentence?
Here is “Kauai” used in a sentence: “Kauai is famous for its dramatic Napali Coast cliffs.”
What part of speech is “Kauai”?
“Kauai” is a name.
