Contionary:kuʻe
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Kiwi
Alternative forms
Etymology
Ultimately from Proto-Rana *kute:, 'fish'. From the roots √kt ('fish-like animals').
Pronunciation
(Kiwi) IPA: /quˈʔə/
Noun
kuʻe c3 (plural nominative kekuʻe)
- Fish, regardless of species.
Inflection
Usage notes
This is an informal Kiwi noun. It should not be used with people of superior social status, but with your peers.
Synonyms
- ranā - (formal) fish