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Definition of apapane

apapane

/ˌɑːpəˈpɑːneɪ/
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Plural:apapanes
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apapane Lexical Profile

• noun

1

American A small, highly active species of Hawaiian honeycreeper (Himatione sanguinea) characterized by striking crimson plumage with black wings and tail, primarily known for foraging nectar from the native ʻōhiʻa lehua tree.

Example

"While hiking through the dense volcanic forests of Maui, the birdwatchers were thrilled to spot a brilliant red apapane darting between the canopy branches."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into English directly from the Hawaiian word ʻapapane.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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