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Meaning
Noun
●
In Dances:
A group
dance
of New Zealand's Maori people
featuring
rhythmic
chanting
,
vigorous
facial
and
arm
movements
, and
foot
stamping
. Traditionally a
war dance
,
today
it is also
performed
to
welcome
guests
, as a
mark
of
respect
at
occasions
such as
commemorations
and
funerals
, as a
challenge
to
opposing
teams
at
sports
events
, and for
artistic
purposes.
Verb
●
To
perform
the haka.
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Wiktionary
Origin
haka
English
haka
Maori
Sourced from
Etym
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Theater
National Anthem
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More
Rhymes
Haka
Paca
Osaka
Macca
Shaka
Alpaca
Pataca
Maraca
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