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What is another word for WAU?

Pronunciation: [wˈa͡ʊ] (IPA)

"Wau," also known as "kite," is a popular flying toy in many cultures around the world. But did you know that there are many synonyms for the word "wau"? In Malaysia and Indonesia, it is called "layang-layang." In Thailand, it is known as "chula," and in Vietnam, it is referred to as "diều." In Europe, it is called a "kite," and in America, it is commonly known as a "diamond kite." While the name may differ from culture to culture, the joy of flying a wau remains the same. Why not try flying one with a different name next time and experience the beauty of cultural diversity?
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A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

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Writing from WAU he says:- "On the 28th of April, having a spare morning, I took a very large number of nests and eggs.
"The Nests and Eggs of Indian Birds, Volume 1"
Allan O. Hume
Nokomis has chanted the same words and melody for many a lullaby, and she keeps time, singing the same song: "WAU WAU tay see, WAU WAU tay see, Flitting white fire insect, Waving white fire bug, Give me light before I go to bed, Give me light before I go to sleep!
"Two Indian Children of Long Ago"
Frances Taylor
WAU-but we are a race of chiefs-a great people.
"By Veldt and Kopje"
William Charles Scully

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