whana

Maori

Etymology

From Proto-Polynesian, from Proto-Oceanic, from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *panaq, from Proto-Austronesian *panaq.

Verb

whana

  1. to revolt, rebel, mutiny, rise up, riot
  2. to spring back, kick (backwards), impel
  3. to rush, charge
  4. to travel, come, go

Noun

whana

  1. bow (archery)
  2. revolt, rebellion, mutiny, uprising, riot, insurrection
  3. jerking, recoiling, springing back
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