"niu" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: nius [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} niu (plural nius)
  1. (New Zealand, historical) A tall pole with yardarms from which hung ropes, circled by worshippers in the Pai Mārire religious movement. Tags: New-Zealand, historical

Inflected forms

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