noun
mamo
MAY-moh
noun
1
Either of two now-extinct Hawaiian honeycreeper species (genus Drepanis), prized historically for their yellow feathers.
"The last confirmed mamo sighting was in the early 20th century."
"Feathers from the mamo once adorned Hawaiian royal cloaks."
How to Use Mamo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn extinct Hawaiian bird once valued for its bright feathers.
Word Forms
mamos plural, Mamos plural
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Etymology
Borrowed directly from Hawaiian mamo.