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weta

/ˈwɛtə/
we · ta
Plural:weta
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• noun

1

New Zealand Any of approximately 70 species of large, flightless, nocturnal orthopteran insects endemic to New Zealand, known for their heavy bodies, spiny hind legs, and ancient evolutionary lineage.

Example

"The giant weta is one of the heaviest insects in the world, often found hiding in the hollows of ancient native trees."

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westringia
westville
westwood
weta
wetherby
wetzlar
wexford

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into English from the Māori word 'wētā'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Weta. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/weta
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