horoeka

/ (hɒrɒˈiːkə) /


nounplural horoeka
  1. NZ another name for lancewood (def. 3)

Origin of horoeka

1
Māori

Words Nearby horoeka

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How to use horoeka in a sentence

  • But, half-mad though he was, horoeka's influence with his fellow-tribesmen was very great.

  • horoeka, the arch-offender, has disappeared into remoter wilds, and the others lay the blame of it all on horoeka.

  • "It's a bit of the fringe of the mat horoeka was wearing this afternoon," he said quietly.