motumotu

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Maori

Etymology

Reduplication of motu.

Verb

motumotu

  1. divided, broken up, cut

Adjective

motumotu

  1. separated
  2. (mathematics) discrete

Noun

motumotu

  1. firebrand
  2. piece of burning wood
  3. a dumpling or doughboy

References

  • motumotu” in John C. Moorfield, Te Aka: Maori–English, English–Maori Dictionary and Index, 3rd edition, Longman/Pearson Education New Zealand, 2011, →ISBN.