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Definition of huia

huia

/ˈhuː.i.ə/
hu · i · a
Plural:huia
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huia Lexical Profile

huia Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

New Zealand An extinct species of wattlebird native to the North Island of New Zealand, widely noted for its pronounced sexual dimorphism in beak shape and highly prized black plumage with white-tipped tail feathers.

Example

"The highly revered tail feathers of the huia were traditionally used by Māori to adorn the hair of chiefs and individuals of great mana."

• Rhymes for huia

• Nearby Words

hugger
huggy
huh
huia
huito
huka falls
hukou

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Māori 'huia', which is widely considered to be an onomatopoeic rendering of the bird's distinctive, loud distress call.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Huia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/huia
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