"Waikato" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Borrowed from Maori. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|mi|-}} Maori Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Waikato
  1. A river in New Zealand, the longest in the country, located in the North Island. Categories (place): Places in New Zealand, Rivers in New Zealand
    Sense id: en-Waikato-en-name-Cb~Qx5Zk Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 72 28
  2. A region in northern New Zealand, with the seat and largest city in Hamilton. Categories (place): Places in New Zealand, Regions of New Zealand
    Sense id: en-Waikato-en-name-SfznHj9A

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