haka
[hah-kah]
- a ceremonial Maori war dance that involves chanting.
- a similar performance by a sports team before a game, especially in New Zealand Rugby.
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Examples from the Web for haka
Contemporary Examples
The Haka, a traditional Maori dance, is best known as the pregame ritual of the New Zealand All Blacks rugby team.
Historical Examples
Then they cut the hose up—and the Maoris went on with their "haka."
Trooper Bluegum at the DardanellesOliver Hogue
Men only take part in the haka, which is a war dance, and a good one, too.
Seven Legs Across the SeasSamuel Murray
Their skulls had decorated the village of some Chin chief at Haka ever since.
The Pacification of BurmaSir Charles Haukes Todd Crosthwaite
The Hakas, lying south of the Tashon country and round about Haka.
The Pacification of BurmaSir Charles Haukes Todd Crosthwaite
“You see that my arrow-head is good; it will kill any one,” said the Haka.
Creation Myths of Primitive AmericaJeremiah Curtin
haka
- a Māori war chant accompanied by gestures
- a similar performance by a rugby team
Word Origin
Māori
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