Mauna Kea en · PROPN
Pronunciation
- /ˌmaʊnə ˈkeɪə/ (UK, US)
- /ˌmɔnə ˈkeɪə/ (US)
Etymology
Unadapted borrowing from Hawaiian Mauna Kea (literally “White Mountain”), presumably in reference to its seasonal snow cover.
Meanings
- A dormant volcano in Hawaii; the tallest mountain in the world from its base on the sea floor.