Hawaiian Noun · Land
ʻōhū
Pronunciation: /OH-hoo/
Meaning
Mist, vapor, spray. Often seen around volcanic vents or ocean entry points.
Example sentences
Ke ʻike ʻia nei ka ʻōhū māhu mai ka lua pele.
The steam mist is being seen from the volcano.
Piha ka ea i ka ʻōhū o ke kai i ke kakahiaka.
The air is filled with the sea spray in the morning.
Mālama ʻoe iā ʻoe iho i ka ʻōhū o ka meaʻai wela.
Take care of yourself in the mist of the hot food.
About this word
“ʻōhū” is a Hawaiian noun meaning Mist, vapor, spray. It is part of the ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language) vocabulary in the category of Land. Definitions are based on the Pukui-Elbert Hawaiian Dictionary.