Kilauea: Meaning and Definition of

Ki•lau•e•a

Pronunciation: (kē"lou-ā'ä, -ā'u, kil"ō-), [key]
— n.
  1. a crater on Mauna Loa volcano, on SE Hawaii island, in Hawaii. 2 mi. (3.2 km) wide; 4040 ft. (1231 m) high.
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