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koraha Play

1. (modifier) extended, open, shallow (of water covering extensive mudflats).

He tai koraha tō Manawaora (W 1971:139). / Manawaroa has tidal mudflats.

2. (noun) open country, barren land, desert, wilderness, vacant area.

Ahakoa titiro ki hea, he koraha, he whenua tūpā, he whenua tītōhea (HM 2/2009:10). / No matter where you looked, there was desert, flat country and barren land.


Synonyms: tuakau, pākihi, rake

3. (noun) mudflats.

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