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Definition of umauma
umauma
/uːˈmaʊ.mə/
u · mau · ma
Plural:umauma
umauma Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
American A highly scenic, triple-tiered waterfall and river system situated on the Hamakua Coast of the Big Island in Hawaii, United States (typically capitalized as Umauma).
Example
"The tourists booked a zipline tour to glide over the spectacular drop of the Umauma Falls."
2
American The chest or breast, a term predominantly used within the context of Hawaiian culture, traditional anatomy, and the martial or performing arts of Hawaii.
Example
"During the traditional hula performance, the dancers rhythmically slapped their umauma to the resonant beat of the gourd."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed directly from the Hawaiian language, where 'umauma' translates to the chest or breast.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Umauma. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/umauma