pipiharau
1. (noun) lamprey, Geotria australis - an eel-like fish that has a sucker mouth with horny teeth and a rasping tongue. A highly valued food of Māori. Found around North, South, Stewart and Chatham Islands coasts, penetrating inland to 230 km.
See also piharau
Synonyms: kanakana wairaki, korokoro, kanakana, nganangana, pihapiharau, tuna korokoro, wairaki, waituere, pia, puhikorokoro, piharau
