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roimata

1. (noun) tear (of crying).

Ko ngā putiputi nei he roimata nō tātou mō rātou mā e takoto mai rā i ngā marae o ngā iwi kē (TTT 1/4/1927:565). / These flowers were our tears for those who lie on the battle fields of other nationalities.

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repe roimata

1. (noun) lachrymal gland.

roimata toroa

1. tukutuku pattern formed with stitches that fall vertically, like albatross tears, representing misfortune and disaster.

Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere

1. (location) Franz Josef Glacier (West Coast) Also known as Te Tai o Wawe.

Tai o Wawe, Te

1. (location) Franz Josef Glacier. Also known as Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere.

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