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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

kahili

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.07 in modern English

Syllables
kahili
IPA
13
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
1
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A feather standard mounted on a pole, as traditionally used in Hawaii on ceremonial occasions.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Hawaiian kāhili.

Word Breakdown

Inflected Forms

kahilis (plural)

Phrases

kahili ginger

Questions

What does kahili mean?
A feather standard mounted on a pole, as traditionally used in Hawaii on ceremonial occasions.
Where does kahili come from?
From Hawaiian kāhili.

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