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Definition of whangaehu
whangaehu
/ˌwɑːŋɡəˈeɪhuː/
Whan · gae · hu
whangaehu Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
Syllables
4
• noun
1
New Zealand A major river in the central North Island of New Zealand, recognized for its highly acidic, often toxic waters sourced from the crater lake of Mount Ruapehu and its history of destructive lahars (volcanic mudflows).
2
New Zealand A small rural settlement located in the Manawatū-Whanganui region of New Zealand's North Island, situated near the mouth of the Whangaehu River.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Whangaehu. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/whangaehu