"koauau" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: koauau [plural]
Etymology: Maori kōauau Etymology templates: {{bor|en|mi|kōauau}} Maori kōauau Head templates: {{en-noun|koauau}} koauau (plural koauau)
  1. (music) A small Māori flute, ductless and notchless, with three to six fingerholes. Wikipedia link: koauau Categories (topical): Musical instruments, Woodwind instruments

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