"taua" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: tauas [plural]
Etymology: From Maori tauā. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|mi|tauā}} Maori tauā Head templates: {{en-noun}} taua (plural tauas)
  1. (New Zealand) A group of Maori warriors sent out as a war party. Wikipedia link: taua Tags: New-Zealand

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