Pōwehi

Hawaiian

proper noun
Definitions
  • Pōwehi the central supermassive black hole of galaxy Messier 87 (M87)

Etymology

Compound from Hawaiian pō (unfathomable ceaseless powerful creation) + Hawaiian wehi (honorific for crowned nobles).

Origin

Hawaiian

wehi

Gloss

honorific for crowned nobles

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