"Te Ika-a-Māui" meaning in Maori

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Proper name

IPA: /te i.ka a maː.u.i/, [tɛ i.kɐ ɐ mɑː.ʉ.i]
Etymology: Derived from a Māori folktale. Literally means "the fish of Māui". Head templates: {{head|mi|proper noun|head=Te Ika-a-Māui}} Te Ika-a-Māui, {{mi-proper noun|head=Te Ika-a-Māui}} Te Ika-a-Māui
  1. North Island (an island in New Zealand) Categories (place): Islands, Places in New Zealand Synonyms: Te Ika-nui-a-Māui Related terms: Te Waka-a-Māui (english: the canoe of Maui, South Island)

Alternative forms

Download JSON data for Te Ika-a-Māui meaning in Maori (1.9kB)

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  ],
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    {
      "word": "Te Ika-nui-a-Māui"
    }
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