vahine

/vɑːˈhiːneɪ/
noun
  1. A woman, especially a Tahitian or Polynesian woman.
    • He wrote a song about a beautiful vahine from the island.
    • Many vahine in the village are skilled at weaving palm fronds.
    • The vahine danced gracefully at the festival.
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