puku

[ poo-koo ]

noun

1. an African antelope, Adenota vardoni, closely related to the waterbuck.

puku

/ ˈpuːkuː /

noun

1. the belly or stomach

Word History and Origins

Origin of puku¹

First recorded in 1880–85; of uncertain origin

Word History and Origins

Origin of puku¹

Māori

Example Sentences

The wooden cups or bowls used by the Tibetans are called puku, fruh, or cariel.

From Project Gutenberg

The following expressions are objectionable: korerotanga whakamutu, tirohanga atawhai, whakinga puku.

From Project Gutenberg