English Dictionary

Maoli

noun

A native of the Polynesian people who settled Hawaii. / Alternative form of maoli (type of banana). / A religious sect of central India.

Maoli is a beautiful island in Hawaii.

意味（1）

A native of the Polynesian people who settled Hawaii.

The Maolis were very polite. I was assured by a member of the House of Representatives that the native race is not decreasing, but actually increasing slightly.

意味（2）

Alternative form of maoli (type of banana).

In the recent effort of the Hawaiian Fruit and Taro Co. to preserve bananas for export, the Iholena and Maoli — having more of the mealy qualities — were found to be the best for this purpose, while the China banana seemed to have no drying qualities at all, but usually melted away to a pulp.

意味（3）

A religious sect of central India.

On the Pratipada (or the following day) the kalasthapna ceremony is performed by the Chief himself in the Maoli temple.