Taniwha

What do we mean by taniwha?

A spirit or monster in Maori mythology, especially one that dwells in the water.

A person who embodies the spirit of a taniwha.

In Maori mythology, Taniwha are beings that live in deep pools in rivers, dark caves, or in the sea, especially in places with dangerous currents or deceptive breakers. Some can tunnel through the earth, uprooting trees in the process. Some taniwha are credited with creating harbours by carving out a channel to the ocean Urban Dictionary

An evil monster - Taniwha is the te reo word for "Monster", and demons are evil. An informal name for naughty children. Urban Dictionary

Words that are spelled similarly to taniwha:
taniwha, tanisha.

Adjectives that are often used to describe taniwha:
little, many, terrible, old, bolder, great, eating, other, maunga.

Words that sound like taniwha:
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