vahine
/vɑhi.ne/Definitions
1. noun
a Polynesian woman, especially a Tahitian woman, or a term used to refer to a woman in general in Polynesian cultures
“The artist’s vahine model was the subject of his latest painting.”
2. proper noun
a specific name of a Polynesian woman or a geographic location
“The vahine island of Bora Bora is a popular tourist destination.”