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Puna

Puna

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A district on the east side of the island of Hawaii known for lava fields and rural communities
  • proper noun
  • /ˈpuːnə/
: Puna
  • In Puna (Hilo Side), the Kapoho Tidepools are a fun snorkeling spot.

Boston, Indianapolis, Cedar Rapids, Puna, Ladak.

Examples

  • Ahalanui Park in Puna.

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  • I love exploring the volcanic landscapes in Puna, a district on the eastern side of Hawaii.

  • We pull in for fuel at Puna Bay.

    Men of War (1994)

  • You ever been to Puna Bay?

    Men of War (1994)

  • You dropped this in Puna Bay.

    Men of War (1994)

  • Unfortunately, by the time we reached the town of Pahoa in the Puna region, torrential rain was falling.

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  • We visited several charming rural communities while traveling through Puna in Hawaii.

  • The unique beauty of Puna draws many tourists to its black-sand beaches each year.

Surface Forms

Puna main

Etymology

Puna comes from the Hawaiian word puna, which means 'spring' or 'source'. Think of it like the English word 'spring', a place where water or life begins, so the name fits the district's many streams, lush land and active volcanoes.