marihi
1. (modifier) precious, prized, valuable.
Ko tōku reo, tōku ohooho, tōku māpihi maurea, tōku whakakai marihi (HM 2/1990). / My language is my precious gift, my object of affection and my prized ornament.
Synonyms: matapopore, māpuna, tongarewa, matahīapo, matenui, kahurangi, tongarerewa, puipuiaki, puiaki, hokoi, kāmehameha, piripoho, mōmōhanga
