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Definition of makahiku
makahiku
/ˌmɑːkəˈhiːkuː/
ma · ka · hi · ku
makahiku Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
10
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
American A towering, 200-foot waterfall located along the Pipiwai Trail in Haleakalā National Park on the island of Maui, Hawaii.
Example
"While hiking through the dense bamboo forest on Maui, we stopped at an overlook to admire the cascading waters of Makahiku."
Word Nuance & Usage
Typically encountered in English as part of the geographic name 'Makahiku Falls'. It is sometimes confused with 'Makahiki', which refers to the distinct traditional Hawaiian New Year festival.
• Rhymes for makahiku
Word Origin & Etymology
From the Hawaiian language, literally translating to 'seven eyes' or 'seven faces', derived from 'maka' (eye, face) and 'hiku' (seven).
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Makahiku. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/makahiku