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1. (particle) beware lest, do not - variation of kei.

(Te Kākano Textbook (Ed. 2): 59;)

2. (particle) while, when - variation of kei.

(Te Kōhure Textbook (Ed. 2): 121;)

koi

1. (stative) be sharp, pointed.

Synonyms: piki, keokeo, pīrata, tio, naho, hīmoemoe, ratarata, kokoi, aneane, ngutu atamai, whakakoikoi

2. (modifier) sharp, pointed, jagged.

Synonyms: whakakoikoi, mākini

3. (noun) spike, sharp splinter.

4. (noun) headland, promontory.

Synonyms: kūrae, rae, more, koraenga, mātārae, kūraenga, kūmū, ponaihu, koutu, matamata, kūmore, raenga, tūmū

5. (noun) point.

Synonyms: koinga, toi, toitoi, tara, tihi, mata, matū, matamata, tongi, hiku, kūmore, raenga, akitu, paina, ngahu, tāmore

koi

1. (modifier) good, suitable, appropriate.

koi te hinengaro

1. (modifier) intelligent.

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