hanohano

Hawaiian

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ha.noˈha.no/, [hə.noˈhɐ.no]

Verb

hanohano

1. distinguished, honored, dignified

Noun

hanohano

1. nobility, glory, majesty
   • 1834 May 16, “He Liona”, in Ka Lama Hawaii‎^[1], page 1:

     Ua like kekahi ano o ka Liona, me ko ka popoki; a ma na helehelena, a ma ka hana ana, oia ka mea hanohano o na holoholona a pau i puni koko.

     A lion looks and acts like a cat, it is the most majestic animal in their family.

Related terms

1. hano