ahi
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of ahi
First recorded in 1930–35, ahi is from the Hawaiian word ‘ahi
Example Sentences
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Where to eat: Order ahi tacos, fried calamari and clam chowder at the Beachcomber, itself a quaint cottage with outdoor seating and spectacular sunset views.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2024
We’re both tucking into ahi tuna bowls in La Jolla at a Hawaiian-themed restaurant with a stunning view of the Pacific coast.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 1, 2023
Served on the lanai, or veranda, with a view of the falls, trails and gardens, Mr. Lockwood’s dinner included Kauai prawn and mahi mahi ceviche with ahi tuna poke and sushi rice.
From New York Times • Nov. 27, 2022
At welcoming Koko’s Restaurant and Tequila Bar, I enjoyed fresh guacamole, a cucumber-cilantro margarita and a “Mexican poke bowl” featuring ahi tuna, edamame and mango.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 7, 2022
Mele 350 Aole e mao ka ohu: Auwe! make au i ke ahi a mau A ka wahine moe nan�, A papa ena-ena, 5A wa'a kau-h�.
From Unwritten Literature of Hawaii The Sacred Songs of the Hula by Emerson, Nathaniel Bright
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