karakia

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English[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from Maori karakia.

Noun[edit]

karakia pl (plural only)

  1. (New Zealand) Māori incantations and prayers, used to invoke spiritual guidance and protection.

Anagrams[edit]

Maori[edit]

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈka.raˌki.a/, [ˈkɐ.ɾɐˌki.ɐ]

Verb[edit]

karakia (passive karakiatia)

  1. to recite ritual chants or a prayer, to say grace, to pray

Noun[edit]

karakia

  1. an incantation, ritual chant, spell (related to Maori traditions)
  2. a prayer, grace, blessing (related to introduced religions)
    • 2021, “Kai Whatu”, performed by Alien Weaponry:
      Kahore e whakahaumaru tō karakia
      Your prayers will not protect you
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