kuia

/ ˈkuːjə /

noun

1. a Māori female elder or elderly woman

Word History and Origins

Origin of kuia¹

Māori

Example Sentences

“Higher-acid wines like sauvignon blanc, riesling and pinot gris go well with lots of dishes that have spices and heat, Flegel says. “We recently paired a dessert with a wonderful zinfandel and the Maui-grown Kuia Estate chocolate.

From Seattle Times

There’s the massive Māori fighter Apirana Wahawaha, and Chinese brother-and-sister team of Jai and Kuia Chang, who serve as the Keiko’s pilot and mechanic, respectively.

From The Verge