English

Noun

taniwha ‎(plural taniwhas or taniwha)

1. (New Zealand) A spirit or monster in Maori mythology, especially one that dwells in the water.
2. (New Zealand) A person who embodies the spirit of a taniwha.

Maori

Etymology

From Proto-Polynesian [Term?].

Noun

taniwha

1. taniwha

Derived terms

• mangō taniwha