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tongarewa

1. (modifier) precious, precious greenstone.

Tō mata i haea ki te uhi tongarewa (G 1853:317). / Your face was cut with the precious moko chisel.

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Synonyms: tongarerewa, māpuna, marihi, matahīapo, matenui, kahurangi, mōmōhanga, puipuiaki, puiaki, hokoi, kāmehameha, piripoho


2. (noun) semi-transparent variety of greenstone, ear ornament of greenstone.

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