iwi
English
/ˈiːwi/
noun
Definitions
- (NZ) A Maori tribe.
Etymology
Borrowed from Maori iwi (bone) derived from Proto-Austronesian *duʀi (thorn).
Origin
Proto-Austronesian
*duʀi
Gloss
thorn
Concept
Semantic Field
Agriculture and vegetation
Ontological Category
Person/Thing