Where does “Pearl Harbor” come from?
Pearl Harbor (English) comes from Hawaiian Wai Momi — Pearl Harbor.
Pearl Harbor (English): A sneak attack, often using underhanded measures;...
Definitions
- A sneak attack, often using underhanded measures;...
Ancestry of “Pearl Harbor”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaiian | Wai Momi | Pearl Harbor |