pāpā
1. (noun) gecko, Pacific gecko, brown gecko, Dactylocnemis pacificus - previously called Hoplodactylus pacificus. The markings on this species may often be brighter and with greater contrast compared to the common gecko. Widespread throughout the North Island and offshore islands in the north. Nocturnal, hiding during the day, and rarely seen basking. Lives on the ground, but will climb trees. Found in a variety of habitats.
Koia nei te tīmatanga o ngā mea katoa i te ao nei, ahakoa tarutaru, rākau, kōhatu, ngā ika, ngā manu, ngā ngārara, ngā pāpā, ngā pūwerewere, ngā mū, ngā pūrerehua (W 1971:213). / That is the beginning of all things in this world, whether it be vegetation, trees, rocks, fish, birds, reptiles, geckos, spiders, insects or moths.
See also teretere
Synonyms: ngārara pāpā, mania, teretere
2. (noun) New Zealand privet, Māori privet, Geniostoma rupestre var. ligustrifolium - a native shrub to 3 m tall with waxy, light green leaves, small, greenish white flowers and small green seed capsules which turn black. Branches are slender and brittle.
See also hangehange
Synonyms: hangehange, pāhengahenga, hengahenga, pāpāhenga, whangewhange
