tangaroa

[taŋaˈroa]

tangaroa Definition

the Maori god of the sea and all its creatures.

Phrases with tangaroa

  • Tangaroa Whakamautai

    a Maori waka (canoe) that was built in 2011 and is named after Tangaroa, the Maori god of the sea

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  • a scientific expedition that explored the deep-sea habitats of the Kermadec Trench, named after Tangaroa, the Maori god of the sea

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  • an Australian non-profit organization that works to protect the marine environment, named after Tangaroa, the Maori god of the sea

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Summary: tangaroa in Brief

The term 'tangaroa' [taŋaˈroa] refers to the Maori god of the sea and all its creatures. It is often used in the names of boats, expeditions, and organizations related to marine conservation.