taniwha

English edit

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taniwha

Etymology edit

Borrowed from Maori taniwha.

Pronunciation 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 edit

Etymology edit

From Proto-Polynesian [Term?].

Pronunciation edit

IPA^(key): /ˈtaniɸa/

Noun edit

taniwha

taniwha

Derived terms edit

mangō taniwha

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