piripoho
1. (modifier) treasured, precious, prized, valued.
Ka mea atu a Ngarue ki te tahu piripoho, “Hei konei! Ahakoa te nui o taku hiahia, o taku aroha, ki a koe, e kore e taea e au te hoki a muri i a au (JPS 1925:312)." / Ngarue further addressed his treasured spouse, “Farewell! Though my desire and love for you is great, I will never be able to return."
Synonyms: matapopore, māpuna, tongarewa, marihi, matahīapo, matenui, tongarerewa, mōmōhanga, puipuiaki, puiaki, hokoi, kāmehameha, kahurangi
2. (noun) breastfeeding baby, nursling, babe in arms, newborn.
E rite ana ki te piripoho e whanga ana i roto i te kōpū o tōna whaea (TWK 37:19). / It is similar to a newborn baby waiting in the womb of its mother.
