manaia

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English

Etymology

Borrowed from Maori manaia.

Noun

manaia (plural manaias)

  1. A bird-headed mythological creature and symbol of protection in Māori mythology.

Catalan

Etymology

Perhaps from Italian mannaia (“axe”).

Pronunciation

Noun

manaia m (plural manaies)

  1. (religion, folklore) a Roman soldier in one of the processions during Setmana Santa (Holy Week)

Derived terms

Further reading

Maori

Etymology

Cognate to Niuean fakamanaia and Samoan fa'amanaia, with the original meaning of "decoration".

Noun

manaia

  1. a manaia (a figure often seen in art, generally depicted as a man with a bird's head)
  2. a seahorse

Samoan

Noun

manaia

  1. ceremonial household heir apparent
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