mowha

/mɔˈhɑː/

Definitions

1. noun

a term used in some Indigenous Australian cultures to refer to a mythical ancestral being associated with the land or water

“The elder explained to the tourists that the mowha was a revered figure in their community, often depicted in traditional dances.”

Synonyms

  • spirit
  • totem

Antonyms

  • outsider
  • stranger