"kahu" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Maori kāhu. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|mi|kāhu}} Maori kāhu Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} kahu
  1. (New Zealand) swamp harrier (Circus approximans) Tags: New-Zealand
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