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wa.

A traditional proa-style outrigger canoe of the Caroline Islands.

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Meaning & usage

noun
  1. A traditional proa-style outrigger canoe of the Caroline Islands.

noun
  1. A Thai unit of length, traditionally comparable to a fathom, and now officially equal to two metres.

Where this word comes from

From Thai วา (waa).

noun
  1. In Japanese society, the favouring of a harmonious community over one's personal interests.

    uncountable
Where this word comes from

From Japanese 和 (wa).

intj
  1. Alternative form of waa.

    alt-of · alternative
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.