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whio

British  
/ ˈfiːəʊ /

noun

  1. another name for blue duck

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Etymology

Origin of whio

Māori

Example Sentences

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Ms. Feinstein, whio will not be seeking re-election in 2024, told Fox that a “full recovery” is expected.

From Washington Times • Mar. 2, 2023

A. We’re using all the tools we’ve got in the box to restore the dawn chorus and save Aotearoa’s precious kiwi, kākāpō, and whio from the predator crisis.

From The Guardian • Dec. 22, 2019

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