haka

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Noun

1. A [[group#Noun|group]] [[dance#Noun|dance]] of [[New Zealand|New Zealand's]] [[Māori]] people featuring [[rhythmic]] [[chanting#Noun|chanting]], [[vigorous]] [[facial]] and [[arm#Noun|arm]] [[movement]]s, and [[foot#Noun|foot]] [[stamping#Noun|stamping]]. Traditionally a [[war dance]], today it is also performed to [[welcome#Verb|welcome]] [[guest]]s, as a mark of [[respect#Noun|respect]] at [[occasion]]s such as [[commemoration]]s and [[funeral]]s, as a [[challenge#Noun|challenge]] to [[opposing#Adjective|opposing]] [[team#Noun|teams]] at [[sports]] events, and for [[artistic]] purposes.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To [[perform]] the [[#Noun|haka]].

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