kōramuramu

1. (verb) (-tia) to do at odd times, do an informal way (of eating only), eaten a little at a time.

Kaua e kōramuramutia tā tātou kai (W 1971:140). / Don't eat our meal intermittently.

2. (verb) to twinkle, shine intermittently.

Kei te kōramuramu te whetū (W 1971:140). / The star is twinkling.

3. (modifier) eaten intermittently.

Ko te kai kōramuramu, he tītongi korokoro (TKO 12/4/1918:7). / Food eaten intermittently tickles the palate.

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