taniwha

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Maori taniwha.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈtʌniˌfɑ/
  • (New Zealand) IPA(key): /ˈtaniːˌfaː/

Noun

taniwha (plural taniwha or taniwhas)

  1. (New Zealand) A spirit or monster in Maori mythology, especially one that dwells in the water.
  2. (New Zealand) A person who embodies the spirit of a taniwha.

Maori

Etymology

From Proto-Polynesian [Term?].

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈtaniɸa/

Noun

taniwha

  1. taniwha

Derived terms
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