kina

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
8
Words With Friends
9
Letters
4

Definition of kina

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. The national currency of Papua New Guinea, divided into 100 toea.
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noun

  1. The national currency of Papua New Guinea, divided into 100 toea.
  2. Any of species Evechinus chloroticus of sea urchins endemic to New Zealand.
    “To those used to one standard, this book may offer a taste passing strange, like the original mouthful of kina roe. Persist. Kina can become a favourite food.”

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Etymology

From Tolai kina (“oyster or clamshell”).

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12 playable · top: AKIN (8 pts)

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4-letter words

1 word

3-letter words

4 words

2-letter words

6 words

Hooks

1 extension · 1 back

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