The English Language

Borrowed Words From
Maori

3 Words Listed


Maori Language Notes

Maori is a Malayo-Polynesian language spoken in New Zealand.


WordMeaningNotes
haka   A war dance now performed at sporting events.
kiwi   A small flightless bird.
moa   A large extinct flightless bird.

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