noun

mamo

MAY-moh

Mamo (noun) means Either of two now-extinct Hawaiian honeycreeper species (genus Drepanis), prized historically for their yellow feathers. Example: “The last confirmed mamo sighting was in the early 20th century.”

noun

Either of two now-extinct Hawaiian honeycreeper species (genus Drepanis), prized historically for their yellow feathers.

"The last confirmed mamo sighting was in the early 20th century."

"Feathers from the mamo once adorned Hawaiian royal cloaks."

How to use mamo

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn extinct Hawaiian bird once valued for its bright feathers.

Word forms

mamos plural, Mamos plural

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Etymology

Borrowed directly from Hawaiian mamo.

Rhymes for mamo

Amo camo alamo dynamo Guantanamo

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Frequently asked questions

What does “mamo” mean?

The word “mamo” means either of two now-extinct Hawaiian honeycreeper species (genus Drepanis), prized historically for their yellow feathers. In plain terms, an extinct Hawaiian bird once valued for its bright feathers.

How do you pronounce “mamo”?

“Mamo” is pronounced MAY-moh (/ˈmeɪməʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “mamo” in a sentence?

Here is “mamo” used in a sentence: “The last confirmed mamo sighting was in the early 20th century.”

What part of speech is “mamo”?

“Mamo” is a noun.