Proper noun
Niihau
The westernmost and smallest of the inhabited islands of Hawaii.
Because of many sufficiently marked variations, Niihau people, when visiting or living in Honolulu, substitute the Oahu dialect for their own – apparently easy to do – saying that otherwise people in Honolulu have trouble understanding them. Source: Internet
It was the subject of a popular song, "You Can't Conquer Niihau, Nohow". Source: Internet
But, lo and behold, the Niihau does exist, and there are currently a couple active listings for units in the building, all for less than $300,000. Source: Internet
The Zero flown by Petty Officer Shigenori Nishikaichi of Hiryu was damaged in the attack on Wheeler, so he flew to the rescue point on Niihau. Source: Internet
Japanese Americans in Hawaii were not incarcerated in the same way, the attack on Pearl Harbor and the Battle of Niihau notwithstanding. Source: Internet
Niihau people speak very rapidly; many vowels and entire syllables are dropped or whispered. Source: Internet