ono

noun

ˈō-(ˌ)nō How to pronounce ono (audio)
plural ono or onos
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Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Every day, fisherman head out in small boats to catch fish such as mahi-mahi, ono, uku and papio, all of which are brought directly to the restaurant and served within hours. —Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 23 July 2019

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Word History

Etymology

Hawaiian

First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ono was in 1898

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on notice

ono

on oath

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“Ono.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ono. Accessed 28 Mar. 2023.

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