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Hawaiian

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Etymology

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Compound of wai (water, liquid, secretion) +‎ ū (breast, teat).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /wai̯ˈuː/, [ʋəjˈjuː]

Noun

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waiū

  1. milk
    He ʻāina e kahe ana ka waiū a me ia meli.
    A land which flows with milk and honey.

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Maori

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Etymology

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Compound of wai (water, liquid, secretion) +‎ ū (breast, teat); compare with Malay air susu.

Noun

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waiū

  1. milk

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