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wai

British  
/ ˈwɑːiː /

noun

  1. water

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Etymology

Origin of wai

Māori

Example Sentences

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“Really? I thought if we studied the Ala Wai Canal . . .” She trails off.

From Literature

I peer through the bus window at the Wai‘anae Mountain Range, brown and hazy in the distance. They are different from my lush green Ko‘olaus.

From Literature

Although Kaiona belongs to the Wai‘anae Mountains, I know that there’s another ‘iwa here, one that’s been visiting me.

From Literature

And to the left of that shore is the Wai‘anae Mountains. The final rays of western light outline Mount Ka‘ala.

From Literature

“Is that why you wanted to study the Ala Wai Canal for the observation journal?”

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