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Rarehaka
The correct spelling is haka.
How to pronounce haka
/ˈhɐːkɘ/
nounIPA: /ˈhɐːkɘ/
Say it like: Hak-a
The correct spelling is haka. 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 perfor…
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Meanings
noun
- 1.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
- 1.To perform the haka.
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