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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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ape

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into English directly from the Hawaiian word ʻapapane.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Apapane. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/apapane
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