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Definition of umauma

umauma

/uːˈmaʊ.mə/
u · mau · ma
Plural:umauma
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umauma Lexical Profile

• 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).

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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• Rhymes for umauma

• Nearby Words

umami
umatilla
umatilla river
umauma
umbellularia
umber
umbilical

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed directly from the Hawaiian language, where 'umauma' translates to the chest or breast.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Umauma. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/umauma
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