karakia

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Etymology

Borrowed from Maori karakia.

Noun

karakia pl (plural only)

  1. (New Zealand) Māori incantations and prayers, used to invoke spiritual guidance and protection.

Anagrams

Maori

Pronunciation

Verb

karakia (passive karakiatia)

  1. to recite ritual chants or a prayer, to say grace, to pray

Noun

karakia

  1. an incantation, ritual chant, spell (related to Maori traditions)
  2. a prayer, grace, blessing (related to introduced religions)
    • 2021, “Kai Whatu”, performed by Alien Weaponry:
      Kahore e whakahaumaru tō karakia
      Your prayers will not protect you