lomi salmon
Meaning: salted salmon side dish with tomatoes and onions
Usage: A classic Hawaiian side dish made with diced salted salmon, ripe crushed tomatoes, sweet Maui onions, and crushed ice.
"No forget da lomi salmon for da luau plate."
"Lomi salmon taste so ono wit poi and kalua pork."
Origin: Hawaiian (lomi = massage or mix by hand)
What does "lomi salmon" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"lomi salmon" means "salted salmon side dish with tomatoes and onions" in Hawaiian Pidgin. A classic Hawaiian side dish made with diced salted salmon, ripe crushed tomatoes, sweet Maui onions, and crushed ice..
How do you pronounce "lomi salmon"?
"lomi salmon" is pronounced "LOH-mee SAH-mun". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "lomi salmon" in a sentence?
Example: "No forget da lomi salmon for da luau plate."
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