whau
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Etymology
Pronunciation
Noun
whau
Etymology
From Proto-Polynesian *fau, from Proto-Oceanic *paʀu, from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *baʀu (Hibiscus tiliaceus, compare with Malay baru and Hawaiian hau referring to that original species).
Noun
whau
Synonyms
- (corkwood): houama
- (five-finger): puahou
Derived terms
- Maungawhau
- whaupaku
- whauwhaupaku
References
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