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mauna kea

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mauna kea Lexical Profile

• noun

1

American A dormant volcano on the island of Hawaii that is the highest point in the US state of Hawaii and, when measured from its oceanic base to its peak, the tallest mountain on Earth.

Example

"Because of its high altitude and dark skies, the summit of Mauna Kea is home to some of the world's most advanced astronomical observatories."

• Nearby Words

matzo
maul
maullin
mauna kea
mauna loa
maurandya
mauritania

Word Origin & Etymology

From the Hawaiian language, literally translating to 'white mountain' ('mauna' meaning mountain, and 'kea' meaning white), named for its summit which is often snow-capped during the winter.

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