The Clue
Language that gave us "kiwi" (5 letter answer)
The Answer
MAORI
Tags
Notes
The answer MAORI is seen frequently, appearing about once every 140 puzzles.
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Definition
MAORI as a noun:
1. an ethnic minority of Polynesian and Melanesian descent who speak Maori and live in New Zealand
2. the Oceanic language spoken by the Maori in New Zealand