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haka

/hɑːkɑː/ noun · British & US
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What does haka mean?

noun

A traditional Māori war dance, characterized by a series of rhythmic foot-stamping and body-slapping movements, often performed before a battle or as a greeting.

Example

"The New Zealand rugby team performed a haka before their match against Australia."

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