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huia Meaning & Definition

/ˈhuːjə/

What Does Huia Mean?

Huia is used as a noun meaning A wattlebird (†Heteralocha acutirostris), endemic to New Zealand's North Island but extinct since the early twentieth century.

Quick Facts About Huia

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation/ˈhuːjə/
Pluralhuias

Huia Definition (Noun)

  1. A wattlebird (†Heteralocha acutirostris), endemic to New Zealand's North Island but extinct since the early twentieth century.

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Word Forms & Grammar

huia (plural huias or huia)

Origin of Huia

Borrowed from Māori huia.