taniwha
English
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Etymology
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[edit]- IPA(key): /ˈtʌniˌfɑ/
- (New Zealand) IPA(key): /ˈtaniːˌfaː/
Noun
[edit]taniwha (plural taniwha or taniwhas)
- (New Zealand) A spirit or monster in Maori mythology, especially one that dwells in the water.
- (New Zealand) A person who embodies the spirit of a taniwha.
Maori
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[edit]From Proto-Polynesian [Term?].
Pronunciation
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[edit]taniwha
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