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单词 kuia
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kuia

/ˈkuːɪə /
noun (plural same or kuias) NZ
An elderly Maori woman, especially a female relative or ancestor: there were kuia with white feathers in their hair...
  • I asked one of the kuia (grandmothers) about the derivation of a certain word.
  • A kuia passed on her wisdom to her granddaughter.
  • I want to congratulate the kaumatua and the kuia who organised that successful event, and look very much forward to being back there next year.

Origin

Late 19th century: Maori.

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