Entries from Williams 1971 in Pollex-Online

Williams, H. W. (1971). A Dictionary of the Maori Language. Wellington, Government Printer.

Language Item Description
New Zealand Maori Hamo Sweet potato variety; back of head
New Zealand Maori Aukaha Lash bulwark to canoe hull
New Zealand Maori Aupuru Cushion, pad under a load to prevent chafing
New Zealand Maori Henga Batten covering the outside of the joint between the body of the canoe and the rauawa; curve from keel to gunwale of a canoe
New Zealand Maori Iho Downwards
New Zealand Maori Ira-tangata Mortal nature, as of human beings Problematic
New Zealand Maori Iri To be elevated on something, rest upon, embark on; hang, be suspended
New Zealand Maori Mawehe Be separated
New Zealand Maori Inanga Whitebait
New Zealand Maori Iwa Nine
New Zealand Maori Ohi/a Long after (v.), approve
New Zealand Maori Ongaonga A nettle (Urtica ferox)
New Zealand Maori Kohe/riki Plant spp. (Angelica rosaefolia) (Bidens pilosa). Tree sp. (Melicope ternata)
New Zealand Maori Onge Scarce, rare
New Zealand Maori Oka Rafters for roof of kumara pit
New Zealand Maori Oka Stab, pierce v
New Zealand Maori Oro(oro) Sharpen on a stone, grind; rub backwards and forwards (of something on something); annihilate; defame
New Zealand Maori Oro/i Sharpen by rubbing
New Zealand Maori Hoorapa Spread, disseminate Problematic
New Zealand Maori Hoopara Cover a surface (as with a pattern); explore, travel about Problematic
New Zealand Maori Uu Breast, udder, teat
New Zealand Maori Hunga Slave
New Zealand Maori Ui Disentangle, disengage, unravel
New Zealand Maori Uri Descendant
New Zealand Maori Uru Enter
New Zealand Maori Ka When, as soon as, should, if
New Zealand Maori Kaa/paatau(a) If, but if
New Zealand Maori Kaa Screech
New Zealand Maori Kaha Rope, especially on seine
New Zealand Maori Kaha Strong, able; strength, persistency
New Zealand Maori Kaawhaki Carry off, bolt (of horse)
New Zealand Maori Kahika/tea (Podocarpus excelsum). "reddish succulent fruits" (Gdr)
New Zealand Maori Kahika (Metrosideros excelsa), (Podocarpus excelsum)
New Zealand Maori Kahika/atoa (Leptospermum scoparium) (NMA)
New Zealand Maori Kahu Garment; put on garments
New Zealand Maori Kaahui Assemblage, cluster, swarm, flock
New Zealand Maori Kahukahu Membrane enveloping foetus
New Zealand Maori Kanga Curse, abuse v
New Zealand Maori Kai-nga Food, eat
New Zealand Maori Kai/koomako Tree sp Problematic
New Zealand Maori Kai Riddle, puzzle, toy; a puzzling game of untying knots
New Zealand Maori Kai-whakaruaki A taniwha at Motuweka district (Best 1982.498)
New Zealand Maori Kaainga Place of abode, country, home
New Zealand Maori Kaiaa Steal
New Zealand Maori Kairangi Wandering, unsettled
New Zealand Maori Kaiponu Keep to oneself, refuse to let go, withold
New Zealand Maori Kaihau Acquire property without payment
New Zealand Maori Kai-taua Warlike, army-destroying
New Zealand Maori Kaitoa Expression of satisfaction, usually at misfortune of others
New Zealand Maori Kaka Fibre