1. (modifier) fragmented, minced, crumbled.
I ia ata, mehemea ehara i te mīti mōrohe, he tōtiti kē (Ng 1993:279). / Each morning, if it's not mince it's sausages.
Synonyms: nakunaku
2. (noun) fragment, very small piece, particle.
He mōrohe kitakita karaehe e toha ana i te papa (Ng 1993:338). / There were tiny pieces of glass scattered over the floor (Ng 1993:338).
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