iao

1 of 2

noun (1)

(ˈ)ē¦au̇

plural -s

: wattlebird sense 1a

iao

2 of 2

noun (2)

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plural -s

: a small silversides often used as bait in fishing

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Etymology

Noun (1)

Samoan

Noun (2)

native name in Hawaii

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