Molokai

American

[moh-luh-kahy, -kah-ee, moh-luh-kahy] / ˌmoʊ ləˈkaɪ, -ˈkɑ i, ˈmoʊ ləˌkaɪ /

Or Moloka'i

noun

an island in central Hawaii, site of a former leper colony. 259 sq. mi. (670 sq. km).

Molokai British

/ ˌməʊləʊˈkɑːɪ /

noun

an island in central Hawaii. Pop: 7404 (2000). Area: 676 sq km (261 sq miles)

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Etymology

Origin of Molokai

First recorded in 1885–90; from Hawaiian Molokaʿi or Molokai

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Molokai

A hurricane warning was in effect for Hawaii County, which covers the Big Island, and a tropical storm warning held for the islands of Maui, Molokai and Kahoolawe to its northwest.

From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026

Authorities warn that the same storm system is now threatening other islands, with flash flood alerts and evacuation warnings issued for parts of Maui, Molokai and Lanai.

From Salon ● Mar. 22, 2026

Flood watch warnings have also been issued for Maui, Molokai and The Big Island.

From BBC ● Mar. 21, 2026

Tight ends Molokai Matavao, Hudson Habermehl and Carsen Ryan combined for 160 of the Bruins’ 290 receiving yards.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2023

Then she became angry and called all the dragons of Molokai, Lanai, Maui, Kahoolawe, and Hawaii.

From Legends of Gods and Ghosts (Hawaiian Mythology) Collected and Translated from the Hawaiian by W. D. (William Drake) Westervelt

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