Kowata = koata. 1. a. Transparent. ‖ kawata.
2. v.t. Break down twigs to mark the way in the bush.
kōwatawata. 1. v.t. Gleam, shine. Tenei pokurua mai, keiwha kowatawata te ra (T. 179). Kowatawata ana nga uru mawhatu i te hana o te ahi (Pi. 133, 11).
2. a. Pleasant, agreeable to the taste. E reka ana te hua hou, e kowatawata ana.
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