korero

British

/ ˈkɒrərɔː /

noun

a talk or discussion; meeting

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verb

(intr) to speak or converse

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Etymology

Origin of korero

Māori

Example Sentences

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They held a great korero in the Rooti-iti clan, With speeches lasting half a day from every leading man.

From Saltbush Bill, J. P. by Paterson, A. B. (Andrew Barton)

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