rorohiko

Māori

Etymology

From roro (“brain”) +‎ hiko (“lightning, electricity”), literally “electric brain”. Compare Hawaiian lolouila and Chinese 電腦 / 电脑 (diànnǎo) for similar constructions.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈrorohiko/ [ˈɾɔɾɔhikɔ]

Noun

rorohiko

1. computer

   Synonym: rorouira

References

• John C. Moorfield (2011), “rorohiko”, in Te Aka: Māori–English, English–Māori Dictionary and Index, 3rd edition, Longman/Pearson Education New Zealand, →ISBN