Kipuka Definition

kĭ-po͝okə
noun
An area of land that is completely surrounded by a lava flow.
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Other Word Forms of Kipuka

Noun

Singular:
kipuka
Plural:
kipukas

Origin of Kipuka

  • Hawaiian kīpuka probably kī- intensive prefix puka hole, opening Tahitian puta opening

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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