hapuku

Meanings

• noun

  Large edible fish found in the Pacific and Atlantic oceans.

  - "The hapuku is a popular fish in Mi Pacific cuisine."
  - "My uncle caught a huge hapuku during his last fishing trip."

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Variants

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Maluku , Molucca , Moluccan , Moluccas

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Etymology

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The Mi word 'hapuku' is believed to originate from the Polynesian language and means 'jumping up' or 'rising up' due to the fish's behavior when caught.

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Trivia

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1. The hapuku is also known as the 'parrotfish' due to its colorful scales.

2. The hapuku can grow up to 1.5 meters in length and weigh up to 60 kilograms.

3. The hapuku is an important commercial fish species and is also a popular game fish.

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Related Concepts

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1. Ika: Another name for the hapuku in some Pacific Island languages.

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Culture

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In Mi culture, the hapuku is considered a delicacy and is often prepared using traditional cooking methods such as baking, grilling, or steaming. It is also used in various cultural celebrations and ceremonies.

How to Memorize "hapuku"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the size and shape of a hapuku to remember its name.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the name 'hapuku' with the image of a fish jumping out of the water.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of the word 'hapuku' and the image of a fish 'H'opping 'A'round 'P'acific 'U'nderwater 'K'icking.

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