kauai
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Definition
Proper noun * Kauai: An island in the U.S. state of Hawaii, located northwest of Oahu. It is geologically the oldest of the main Hawaiian Islands and is known for its lush, mountainous landscape.
Usage
- Kauai is used as the name of a specific place. It is always capitalized.
- We spent our vacation hiking the trails of Kauai.
- The island of Kauai receives more annual rainfall than the other Hawaiian islands.
Advanced Usage
- "The Garden Isle": This is a common nickname for Kauai, referring to its exceptionally green and tropical vegetation.
- Kauai, often called The Garden Isle, is a paradise for nature lovers.
Variants and Related Words
- Kauaian (adjective): Of or relating to the island of Kauai.
- The Kauaian coastline is dramatic and beautiful.
- Kauaʻi: An alternate spelling that includes the ʻokina (glottal stop), reflecting the Hawaiian language orthography.
Synonyms
- The Garden Isle (nickname)
Related Phrases
- Island of Kauai: A common phrasing to specify the location.
- The island of Kauai is home to the Waimea Canyon.
Noun
- an island of Hawaii to the northwest of Oahu