korowai
noun/ˈkɒrəwaɪ/
/ˈkɔːrəwaɪ/
(New Zealand English)- 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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