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amakihi

/ˌɑːməˈkiːhiː/
a · ma · ki · hi
Plural:amakihis
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amakihi Lexical Profile

• 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."

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alupag
always
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amakihi
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amalgamate
amalgamation

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed directly from the Hawaiian word 'ʻamakihi', naming this specific native group of honeycreepers.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Amakihi. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/amakihi
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