English Explanatory Dictionary

taniwha

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/ˈtanɪfə/ /ˈtʌnifə/

Word forms

taniwha taniwhas

Etymology

Borrowed from Māori taniwha.

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