Lexic.us

Definition of Aloha

1. Noun. An acknowledgment that can be used to say hello or goodbye (aloha is Hawaiian and ciao is Italian).

Definition of Aloha

1. Interjection. hello ¹

2. Interjection. goodbye ¹

3. Interjection. I love you ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Aloha

1. love -- used as a greeting or farewell [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Aloha

Literary usage of Aloha

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Jack London and Hawaii by Charmian London (1918)
"At parting we walked to the gate, arms around the willing shoulders of our new friends, their own " aloha nui" on our lips. And every aloha spoken or sung ..."

2. Star-points: Songs of Joy, Faith, and Promise from the Present-day Poets by Gertrude Moore Richards (1921)
"To the Ladies' Home Journal for "aloha," by William Griffith, and "The Mother in the House," by Hermann Hagedorn. To McCall's Magazine for "AB C's in Green ..."

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