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pakihi

British  
/ ˈpɑːkiːhiː /

noun

  1. an area of swampy infertile land

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of pakihi

Māori

Example Sentences

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Among those racing across the city was Hussein Fakih, the regional head of the government-run Lebanese Civil Defence - the country's primary firefighting, first aid and rescue force.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

‘Maintaining stability’ can never be a justification for abusing people’s rights and closing space that every society needs,” Fakih added.

From Reuters • Sep. 18, 2022

The coronavirus vaccines represent “the tip of the iceberg when it comes to realizing the real-world impact of mRNA treatment,” said Sarah Fakih, a CureVac spokeswoman.

From Washington Times • Feb. 9, 2022

Human Rights Watch said Fakih, a dual U.S. and Lebanese citizen, was targeted on five occasions between April and August.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 26, 2022

With him is the Fakih Adan, a savan of ignoble origin.

From First Footsteps in East Africa by Burton, Richard Francis, Sir

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