horoeka
- NZ another name for lancewood (def. 3)
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Māori
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Examples from the Web for horoeka
Historical Examples
"It's a bit of the fringe of the mat Horoeka was wearing this afternoon," he said quietly.
Adventures in Many LandsVarious
Horoeka, the arch-offender, has disappeared into remoter wilds, and the others lay the blame of it all on Horoeka.
Adventures in Many LandsVarious
But, half-mad though he was, Horoeka's influence with his fellow-tribesmen was very great.
Adventures in Many LandsVarious