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taniwha

Pronunciation: /ˈtanɪwɑː, ˈtanɪfa/

Definition of taniwha

noun (plural same or taniwhas)

a water monster of Maori legend.

Origin:

Maori

Nearby words

Tangshan
Tangut
tangy
tanh
tanist
taniwha
Tanjungkarang
tank
tank engine
tank farm
tank killer

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