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Definition of korowai noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

korowai

noun
 
/ˈkɒrəwaɪ/
 
/ˈkɔːrəwaɪ/
(New Zealand English)
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  1. a traditional Māori cloak, decorated with tassels made from the flax plant
    • During the ceremony, a korowai was placed over her shoulders.
    Word OriginEarly 19th century: Māori.
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