horoeka

/ (hɒrɒˈiːkə) /

noun plural horoeka

NZ another name for lancewood (def. 3)

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decorum
the act of or need for making up one's mind.
dignified propriety of behavior, speech, dress, etc.
a company of singers, especially an organized group employed in church service.
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Word Origin for horoeka

Māori

Words nearby horoeka

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