pa'anga

noun

pa·​'an·​ga pä-ˈäŋ-gə How to pronounce pa'anga (audio)
-ˈäŋ-ə
plural pa'anga or pa'angas
the basic monetary unit of Tonga see Money Table

Word History

Etymology

Tongan, literally, seed from a species of vine

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pa'anga was in 1966

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“Pa'anga.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pa%27anga. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.

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