Taua
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Taua is a noun meaning (New Zealand) A group of Maori warriors sent out as a war party.
Meaning
(New Zealand) A group of Maori warriors sent out as a war party.
Example Sentences
Late that night, while the Hauraki people were celebrating their deliverance, Hongi and his tauā returned to attack under cover of darkness and killed some 60 people still within the pā.
Word Forms
- tauas
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hapu, wahine, turangawaewae, whangai, kainga, kautaha.
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