taniwha
(NZ) A person who embodies the spirit of a taniwha.
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#1·Apr 27, 2026
(NZ) A person who embodies the spirit of a taniwha.
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#2·Apr 27, 2026
(NZ) A spirit or monster in Maori mythology, especially one that dwells in the water.
Heard in the wild
“i caught taniwha :) is that good”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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