Hawaiian Noun · Nature
ʻOhe
Pronunciation: /OH-heh/
Meaning
Bamboo; a versatile plant used for many purposes.
Example sentences
Ua hana ke kanaka i ka hale me ka ʻohe no kona paʻa.
The person built a house with bamboo for its strength.
Nani ka leo o ka pahu ʻohe i ke mele ʻana.
Beautiful is the sound of the bamboo flute when playing music.
Hoʻohana nā māla i ka ʻohe no ka hoʻihoʻi ʻana o ka wai.
Gardeners use bamboo to channel water.
About this word
“ʻOhe” is a Hawaiian noun meaning Bamboo; a versatile plant used for many purposes. It is part of the ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language) vocabulary in the category of Nature. Definitions are based on the Pukui-Elbert Hawaiian Dictionary.