An extinct volcano on the island of Hawaii, in the central Pacific. Rising to 4,205 m (13,796 ft), it is the highest peak in the Hawaiian islands. The summit area is the site of several large astronomical telescopes.
Definition of Mauna Kea in US English:
Mauna Kea
proper nounˌmounə ˈkāə
An extinct volcano on the island of Hawaii, in the central Pacific. Rising to 13,796 feet (4,205 m), it is the highest peak in the Hawaiian islands. The summit area is the site of several large telescopes.