toa
What is another word for toa? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A small hand-painted marker traditionally made by the Diyari Aboriginal people of Australia, likely used as a signpost or way-marker.
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Etymology
Borrowed from the Dieri language word for "sign, mark, or messenger."
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What does “toa” mean?
The word “toa” means a small hand-painted marker traditionally made by the Diyari Aboriginal people of Australia, likely used as a signpost or way-marker. In plain terms, a traditional Aboriginal Australian trail-marker object, or, in Polynesian usage, a term for a warrior.
How do you use “toa” in a sentence?
Here is “toa” used in a sentence: “The museum displayed several toa collected in the late 1800s.”
What part of speech is “toa”?
“Toa” is a noun.
How many meanings does “toa” have?
“Toa” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small hand-painted marker traditionally made by the Diyari Aboriginal people of Australia, likely used as a signpost or way-marker.
