alahao

Hawaiian

Etymology

Compound of ala (“road”) +‎ hao (“iron”). Compare Cantonese 鐵路 / 铁路 (tit3 lou6) and Japanese 鉄道.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌa.laˈhao̯/, [ˌɐ.ləˈhɐo̯]

Noun

alahao

  1. railroad, railway
    • 1859, “O Lanakila Ke Kāʻahi Aliʻi”:
      Ke nome ka huila i ke alahao...
      Wheels grind along the railroad...

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