"a'a" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} a'a (uncountable)
  1. Alternative form of aa Tags: alt-of, alternative, uncountable Alternative form of: aa
    Sense id: en-a'a-en-noun-6t-dI5uc Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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