DEFINITIONS

horoeka

/ (hɒrɒˈiːkə) /

noun plural horoeka

NZ another name for lancewood (def. 3)

Words nearby horoeka

horny, horny coral, horny frog, horny layer, hornywink, horoeka, horokaka, horol., horologe, horologic, horologist

Word Origin for horoeka

Māori
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Examples from the Web for horoeka

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

    Adventures in Many Lands|Various

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

    Adventures in Many Lands|Various

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

    Adventures in Many Lands|Various