menehune

/mɛnɛˈhuːnɛ/ (meh-nay-HOO-nee)

Definitions

1. noun

a mythical or legendary dwarf from ancient Hawaiian folklore, often associated with mythical stone structures or other natural formations

“The hikers discovered the mysterious menehune stone walls deep in the Hawaiian rainforest.”

Synonyms

  • dwarf
  • gnome

Antonyms

  • giant