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weka

/ˈwɛkə/
we · ka
Plural:weka
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weka Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

New Zealand A large, brown, flightless rail (Gallirallus australis) endemic to New Zealand, known for its stout build, inquisitive nature, and opportunistic scavenging behavior.

Example

"While hiking the Milford Track, we had to guard our backpacks closely to prevent a curious weka from stealing our trail mix."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In standard New Zealand English, the plural of 'weka' remains uninflected as 'weka', adhering to Māori language conventions, though the Anglicized plural 'wekas' is occasionally seen in older literature.

• Rhymes for weka

• Nearby Words

weinheim
weir
weirton
weka
weld
weldenia
well

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed directly from the Māori language word 'weka' in the late 18th century.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Weka. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/weka
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