What is another word for mamo?

Pronunciation: [mˈamə͡ʊ] (IPA)

There are many synonyms for the word "mamo," which depending on the context, can mean different things in different languages. For example, in the Hawaiian language, "mamo" refers to a species of bird, while in Spanish, it is a slang term for a grandmother. Other synonyms for "mamo" that may be more commonly used in English language include "granny," "nana," "gramma," "grandma," "oma," "mamaw" and "memaw." These words are commonly used as terms of endearment of grandmothers and are used to show respect and love for one's elders in many cultures and societies.

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What are the hypernyms for Mamo?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Mamo?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

What are the holonyms for Mamo?

Holonyms are words that denote a whole whose part is denoted by another word.

Usage examples for Mamo

Mr. Hope-Scott, in a letter to Mr. Badeley of August 23, 1867, gives a brief description of the Queen's visit, concluding as follows:- 'Throughout her visit, her Majesty was most gracious and kind, and her conduct to mamo was quite touching.
"Memoirs of James Robert Hope-Scott, Volume 2"
Robert Ornsby
The beautiful red birds, iiwi and akakani, and the birds of glorious yellow feathers, the oo and the mamo, were a joy to both eye and ear and found high places in Hawaiian legend and story, and all gave their most beautiful feathers for the cloaks and helmets of the chiefs.
"Legends of Ma-ui--a demi god of Polynesia, and of his mother Hina"
W. D. Westervelt

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