See also: mākuahine

Hawaiian

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Etymology

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Compound of makua (parent) +‎ wahine (woman)

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˌma.ku.aˈhi.ne/, [ˌmɐ.ku.wəˈhi.ne]

Noun

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makuahine (irregular plural mākuahine)

  1. mother
  2. any female relative of the parents' generation

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