haka
a ceremonial Maori war dance that involves chanting.
a similar performance by a sports team, especially before a Rugby match in New Zealand.
Origin of haka
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How to use haka in a sentence
The Hakas, lying south of the Tashon country and round about haka.
The Pacification of Burma | Sir Charles Haukes Todd CrosthwaiteThey wanted to kill her and put an end to the last of the Hakas.
Creation Myths of Primitive America | Jeremiah CurtinThe Tennas went home, but the Hakas did not go home that evening.
Creation Myths of Primitive America | Jeremiah Curtin“We will go,” said the Hakas, who did not know that their brothers were killed.
Creation Myths of Primitive America | Jeremiah CurtinIn the Hakas and Tennas we have a struggle between the lightning and the clouds.
Creation Myths of Primitive America | Jeremiah Curtin
British Dictionary definitions for haka
/ (ˈhɑːkə) /
a Māori war chant accompanied by gestures
a similar performance by a rugby team
Origin of haka
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