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pouwhenua

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Categorypouwhenua
Alternative termskaukau
SourceMātauranga Māori Thesaurus

Overview

Double-handed weapon. Plain sharp mata or point at one end, flared rau or blade, at the other. Usually made from hardwood such as manuka, maire, akeake or rautangi

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