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Definition of amakihi
amakihi
/ˌɑːməˈkiːhiː/
a · ma · ki · hi
Plural:amakihis
amakihi Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
American A small, yellowish-green bird native to the Hawaiian Islands, belonging to the honeycreeper subfamily and characterized by a short, curved bill adapted for feeding on nectar and insects.
Example
"During our hike through the dense upland forests of Maui, we were lucky enough to spot a brightly colored amakihi foraging in the native ʻōhiʻa trees."
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed directly from the Hawaiian word 'ʻamakihi', naming this specific native group of honeycreepers.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Amakihi. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/amakihi