2. (verb) call, cry.
Hōkio, manu rā e huhū i te rangi (NIT 1995:311). / Hōkio, the bird that calls in the sky.
3. (noun) bullroarer - a traditional Māori musical instrument made of wood, stone or bone attached to a long string.
See also pūrerehua
2. (verb) call, cry.
Hōkio, manu rā e huhū i te rangi (NIT 1995:311). / Hōkio, the bird that calls in the sky.
3. (noun) bullroarer - a traditional Māori musical instrument made of wood, stone or bone attached to a long string.
See also pūrerehua
Te Aka Māori-English, English-Māori Dictionary and Index by John C Moorfield comprises a selection of modern and everyday language that will be extremely useful for learners of the Māori language.
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He Pātaka Kupu is a monolingual Māori language dictionary, and was designed using its own culturally authentic terms.
