kōura

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See also: koura

Maori[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology 1[edit]

From kō- +‎ ura. From Proto-Polynesian *qura, from Proto-Oceanic *quraŋ, from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *qudaŋ, from Proto-Austronesian *qudaŋ.

Noun[edit]

kōura

  1. crayfish; lobster
Derived terms[edit]

Etymology 2[edit]

Borrowing of English gold, with sounds changed to conform to Māori phonetics.

Noun[edit]

kōura

  1. gold