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paua

/ˈpɑːwə/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.55 in modern English

Syllables
paua
IPA
/ˈpɑːwə/
6
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
1
Syllables
3
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Any of several large, edible abalones of New Zealand, especially Haliotis iris, whose shell is used to make jewelry.

New Zealand usage

noun

The shell of this mollusc.

New Zealand usage

noun

A fish hook made from this shell.

New Zealand usage

Example Sentences

Etymology

Borrowed from Māori pāua.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈpɑːwə/
  • British English: /ˈpɑːwə/

Usage

Inflected Forms

pauas (plural)

Phrases

shin paua

Questions

How do you pronounce paua?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈpɑːwə/.
What does paua mean?
Any of several large, edible abalones of New Zealand, especially Haliotis iris, whose shell is used to make jewelry.
Where does paua come from?
Borrowed from Māori pāua.

How to pronounce paua

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