Kuhio Day

noun

Ku·​hio Day

küˈhēo-

: March 26 that is observed as a holiday in Hawaii to commemorate the birthday of Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole

Word History

Etymology

after Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole †1922 Hawaiian delegate to the U.S. Congress

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