2. (noun) early morning light, dawn.
Ka tau te rangi, te ata tuhi, te ata rapa, te ata ka māhina, ka māhina te ata i Hikurangi (Te Ara 2017). / The heavens settled, the dawn began to glow, the dawn began to flash, the early morning light shone on Hikurangi (Te Ara 2017).
3. (noun) twilight, dim light.
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