ānuenue
Meaning: rainbow
Usage: The Hawaiian word for rainbow, used throughout Hawaii in everyday speech, place names, and school names.
"Look da big ānuenue ova Mānoa Valley!"
"Afta da rain pass, one bright ānuenue wen' come out."
Origin: Hawaiian ānuenue (rainbow).
What does "ānuenue" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"ānuenue" means "rainbow" in Hawaiian Pidgin. The Hawaiian word for rainbow, used throughout Hawaii in everyday speech, place names, and school names..
How do you pronounce "ānuenue"?
"ānuenue" is pronounced "ah-noo-eh-NOO-eh". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "ānuenue" in a sentence?
Example: "Look da big ānuenue ova Mānoa Valley!"
aina
land, earth, the land, the earth, that which nourishes, the country
hala
pandanus tree
kai
ocean, sea
ko'olina
Ko Olina, resort area on Oʻahu's west side
kona
leeward, dry side of island, Kona winds
kona weather
humid, muggy, hot and humid, sticky weather, no trade winds
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