mōkarakara
1. (adjective) be savoury, appetising.
Synonyms: hāhā
2. (modifier) savoury, appetising, flavoursome.
Ka uru atu au ki roto i te kīhini ka rangona ngā kai mōkarakara. / When I entered the kitchen I smelt the flavoursome food.
3. (noun) aroma (of food), flavour, savour.
Kua rongo kē ngā pongaihu i te mōkarakara o te kai tao (TWK 53:1). / His nose (nostrils) had already detected the aroma of the cooked food.
Synonyms: konakona
