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Definition of waihilau
waihilau
/ˌwaɪhiːˈlaʊ/
Wai · hi · lau
waihilau Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
10
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
American A towering waterfall located in the Waimanu Valley on the Big Island of Hawaii, renowned for having an estimated drop of over 2,600 feet, making it one of the tallest waterfalls in the United States.
Example
"The grueling, multi-day hike through the rugged Waimanu Valley eventually rewarded the trekkers with a spectacular view of Waihilau."
Word Nuance & Usage
In English, this word almost exclusively appears as part of the geographical proper noun 'Waihilau Falls'.
• Rhymes for waihilau
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Hawaiian language, originally compounding 'wai' (water) with other elements to name a specific geographical location on the Big Island of Hawaii.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Waihilau. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/waihilau