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hori

British  
/ ˈhɔːriː /

noun

  1. a Māori

  2. a falsehood

"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

adjective

  1. of or relating to the Māori

"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 hori

Māori

Example Sentences

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Weiner walked around the property, pointing out Clark’s work and showing off a hori hori knife tucked in a pocket of her overalls.

From Seattle Times Apr. 18, 2023

Sharp pruners and snips and multipurpose weeding tools, such a hori hori knife, make garden chores easier.

From Seattle Times Dec. 3, 2022

It is made in China, however, so if you prefer a Japanese-made hori hori, try Nisaku’s $22 knife, which includes a leather sheath for storage but not, alas, for wearing.

From Los Angeles Times May 6, 2021

Why you want this: If you are in need of new gardening tools this spring but are trying to save shed space, look no further than the hori hori.

From Slate Apr. 2, 2021

Hori hori knives are endlessly useful in the garden, from sawing roots to opening holes for planting.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 24, 2018

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