Contionary:kuʻe

Kiwi

Alternative forms

(Kiwi Devanagari)

Etymology

Ultimately from Proto-Rana *kute:, 'fish'. From the roots √kt ('fish-like animals').

Pronunciation

(Kiwi) IPA: /quˈʔə/

Noun

kuʻe c3 (plural nominative kekuʻe)

1. Fish, regardless of species.

Usage notes

This is an informal Kiwi noun. It should not be used with people of superior social status, but only your peers.

Synonyms

• ranā - (formal) fish