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Definition of opaekaa
opaekaa
/ˌoʊpɑːeɪˈkɑː.ə/
o · pae · ka · a
opaekaa Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
American A prominent 151-foot waterfall on the eastern side of the Hawaiian island of Kauai, located within Wailua River State Park.
Example
"Visitors frequently pull over at the highway lookout to photograph the scenic beauty of Opaekaa Falls as it cascades down into a hidden pool."
• Rhymes for opaekaa
Word Origin & Etymology
From the Hawaiian language 'ʻŌpaekaʻa', derived from 'ʻōpae' (shrimp) and 'kaʻa' (rolling). The name traditionally refers to the native freshwater shrimp that were once abundant in the stream and were seen rolling in the turbulent waters at the base of the falls.
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Opaekaa. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/opaekaa