Hawaiian Noun · Nature
ʻOlonā
Pronunciation: /oh-loh-NAH/
Meaning
A native Hawaiian shrub (Touchardia latifolia) known for its extremely strong fibers, traditionally used for fishing nets and cordage.
Example sentences
Ua ʻike ʻoe i ka ikaika o ke kaula i hana ʻia mai i ka ʻolonā?
Do you know how strong the cord made from ʻolonā is?
Ma ka māla, ke ulu nei ka ʻolonā no ka hana ʻana i nā ʻupena.
In the garden, the ʻolonā is growing for making fishing nets.
Nani ka ʻolonā i kona ʻano ʻōmaʻomaʻo hohonu.
The ʻolonā is beautiful with its deep green color.
About this word
“ʻOlonā” is a Hawaiian noun meaning A native Hawaiian shrub (Touchardia latifolia) known for its extremely strong fibers, traditionally used for fishing nets and cordage. It is part of the ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language) vocabulary in the category of Nature. Definitions are based on the Pukui-Elbert Hawaiian Dictionary.