"Hilo" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From Hawaiian Hilo, of uncertain etymology but possibly related to hilo (“to twist”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|haw|Hilo}} Hawaiian Hilo Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Hilo
  1. The largest town on the island of Hawaii, in Hawaii County, Hawaii, located at the eastern corner of the island. Categories (place): Places in Hawaii, USA, Places in the United States, Towns in Hawaii, USA, Towns in the United States Related terms: Puna District Translations (A large town in Hawaii): Հիլո (english: Hilo) (Armenian), Hilo (Finnish), Χίλο (Chílo) (Greek), Хи́ло (Xílo) (Russian)

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