"noa" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: Borrowed from Maori noa. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|mi|noa}} Maori noa Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} noa (not comparable)
  1. (New Zealand, among the Maori) Non-sacred; such that it must be kept separate from what is taboo. Tags: New-Zealand, not-comparable Categories (topical): Religion Categories (place): New Zealand
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      ],
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          "taboo"
        ]
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