pupuhi
1. (verb) (pūhia,-ngia) to swell, expand, swelling, bloated.
I āta whakamākūtia te kahupeka kia pupuhi ai te harakeke, kātahi ka tino pai rawa atu ki te kaupare i te tao, i te tārerarera (PK 2008:182). / The protective vest was thoroughly moistened so that the flax would expand, then it was excellent to ward off spears and darts.
2. (noun) swelling, bulge.
Takoki ana te waewae, me te pupuhi haere anō o te pungapunga (HJ 2012:275). / When the foot was sprained, the ankle also swelled up.
