Hualalai

[ hoo-ah-lah-lahy ]

noun

1. an active volcano on the Island of Hawaii, having a high threat potential: one of the five shield volcanoes that form the island. 8,278 feet (2,523 meters).

Word History and Origins

Origin of Hualalai¹

First recorded in 1890–95; from Hawaiian Huālai

Example Sentences

He began the PGA Tour Champions year by closing with a 7-under 65 for a six-shot victory Saturday in the Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai.

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They are in the Hualalai field.

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After time off to relax and spending time with his family, the 65-year-old will be on the first tee at Hawaii’s Hualalai Country Club in January for the PGA Tour Champions season-opener.

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“I’m definitely ready for that, but come January I’ll be looking forward to go to Hualalai. It’s one of my favorite tournaments and places. I’ve done well there and it’s definitely worth the trip.”

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The broad flanks of that volcano, Hualalai, sit between Mauna Loa’s southwest rift zone and Kailua-Kona and would block any lava heading toward the coastal community.

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