“Mau”

The following 3 entries include the term Mau.

mau-mau

verb

: to intimidate (someone, such as an official) through hostile confrontation or threats usually for social or political gain

ua mau ke ea o ka aina i ka pono

Hawaiian phrase

: the life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness motto of Hawaii

Egyptian mau

noun

: any of a breed of short-haired domestic cats originating in Egypt and characterized by a spotted coat and light green or amber eyes


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