Molokai

or Mo·lo·ka·'i

[ moh-luh-kahy, -kah-ee, moh-luh-kahy ]

noun

1. an island in central Hawaii, site of a former leper colony. 259 sq. mi. (670 sq. km).

Molokai

/ ˌməʊləʊˈkɑːɪ /

noun

1. an island in central Hawaii. Pop: 7404 (2000). Area: 676 sq km (261 sq miles)

Word History and Origins

Origin of Molokai¹

First recorded in 1885–90; from Hawaiian Molokaʿi or Molokai

Example Sentences

The wildfire’s effects may also stretch beyond Maui, because scientists believe currents carry water from Lahaina waters to nearby Lanai and Molokai.

From Seattle Times

But he delivered the key shot on the 17th, a birdie that gave him comfort playing the 18th and its spectacular view of the Pacific Ocean and the island of Molokai on the horizon.

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The pilgrimage to Kalaupapa, defined by its natural isolation in northern Molokai, is logistically challenging to make under normal circumstances, with longstanding rules including prohibiting anyone younger than 16 from visiting.

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Bobby Lee, president of the Hawaii Firefighters Association, said there are no more than 65 county firefighters working at any given time, who are responsible for three islands: Maui, Molokai and Lanai.

From Washington Times

Bobby Lee, president of the Hawaii Firefighters Association, said there are a maximum of 65 county firefighters working at any given time, who are responsible for three islands: Maui, Molokai and Lanai.

From Seattle Times