pākaukau

Hawaiian

Etymology

pā- +‎ kau. Formerly a long mat on which food was placed (kaukau).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /paː.kau̯ˈkau̯/, [paː.kəwˈkɐw], [paː.kəwˈkɔw] (rapid speech)

Noun

pākaukau

1. table
2. counter
3. stand
4. booth
5. desk

Maori

Etymology

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Noun

pākaukau

1. wing