rākau

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Maori

Etymology

From Proto-Polynesian *raʻakau (compare Hawaiian lāʻau), from Proto-Oceanic *raqan kayu, from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *daqan kahiw.

Noun

rākau

A weapon; a club or bat.
A tree, stick, spar, or mast.
He wahine tāroaroa i raro i te rākau rā.
There is a tall woman under that tree.
Wood or timber.

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