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haka

The correct spelling is haka.

How to pronounce haka

/ˈhɐːkɘ/
noun

IPA: /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. 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. 1.To perform the haka.

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