mangaeka
1. (stative) be buff, pale brown, yellow.
He mangaeka ngā pua o te tohetaka (PK 2008:399). / The flowers of the native dandelion are yellow.
Synonyms: hāuratea
2. (noun) rain cape - rough outer garment of undressed flax.
Ko tōna hoa ko Te Awaitāia tērā e mau ana i te kahu ua e kīia nei he mangaeka, he tihetihe rānei (Te Ara 2016). / His companion, Te Awaitāia, wears a rain cape called a mangaeka or tihetihe.
Synonyms: tihetihe
