word
whenua
FEH-noo-ah
ˈfɛnʊəListen
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Syllable breakdown
whenua
Dictionary meaning
The Maori word for land, country, or earth; it also means placenta, symbolising the deep connection between people and the land.
History and origin
Maori — 'land, country, placenta'.
Common mispronunciations
WEN-yoo-ahWEE-noo-ah
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