As nouns the difference between iwi and ipi
is that iwi is a Maori tribe while ipi is the long-tailed pangolin (Manis tetradactyla).
iwi
English
Noun
(
en noun)
(NZ) A Maori tribe.
* 1996 , Diane Bell, Renate Klein, Radically speaking: feminism reclaimed (page 505)
- Through her, the women of my iwi are also beautiful, strong and powerful.
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ipi
English
Noun
The long-tailed pangolin (Manis tetradactyla ).
Synonyms
* phatagin
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