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haka

[ hah-kah ]

noun

  1. a ceremonial Maori war dance that involves chanting.
  2. a similar performance by a sports team, especially before a Rugby match in New Zealand.

haka

/ ˈɑːə /

noun

  1. a ǰ war chant accompanied by gestures
  2. a similar performance by a rugby team
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of haka1

First recorded in 1830–40; from Maori; akin to Tongan haka “hand gestures performed in a song,” Hawaiian ‘a, Samoan ‘a “dance,” from assumed Proto-Polynesian saka
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of haka1

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