hori
Britishnoun
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a Māori
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a falsehood
adjective
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
Hori hori knives are super useful for digging out stubborn plants, planting bulbs, sawing through roots with its serrated edge or moving just enough soil to plant a seedling.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 6, 2021
For this purpose, as Pleasant told me, “many experienced gardeners would not be without a hori hori knife, but if you don’t have one, a stout kitchen knife will do.”
From Slate ● Apr. 28, 2020
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