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kōihi

1. (verb) to split, part.

Kua kōihi te papa (W 1971:128). / The board has split.

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Synonyms: kōwaewae, kaupeka, kōwae, wāhi, moka, wae, wāhanga, taha, wawae, kōwai


2. (verb) to thrill with fear.


3. (noun) adrenalin.

Ko tā te kōihi he whakaihiihi i te tangata i te wā e ohorere ana, e mataku ana, e mōrearea ana rānei (RP 2009:259). / Adrenalin excites and stimulates a person who has been startled, frightened, or is faced with danger (RP 2009:259).

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