hanohano

== Hawaiian == === Etymology === Reduplication of hano (“glorious”) possibly related to Tongan fanā, Samoan fanā and Fijian vanā all meaning “mast” – analogous to kilakila “imposing, majestic” reduplicated from kila “high place; boldness” whose related Polynesian cognates including Māori tira and Samoan tila mean “mast” or “sprit”. (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.) === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˌha.noˈha.no/, [ˌhɐ.noˈhɐ.no] === Verb === hanohano distinguished, honored, dignified ==== Derived terms ==== hoʻohanohano (causative/simulative) === Noun === hanohano distinction, honor nobility, glory, majesty === References === === Further reading === hanohano in Combined Hawaiian Dictionary, at trussel2.com.