tuinga

noun

tu·​in·​ga
tüˈiŋgə
plural -s
: a headdress of bleached human hair worn by Samoan men or women of very high rank in important ceremonies and dances

Word History

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Samoan

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“Tuinga.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tuinga. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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