Kōpae. 1. a. Lying sideways, broadside on. Nga uri o Tane kopae ahi (P. 38). Ahi kopae, camp fire, at which persons lie sideways on. Ka tahu i tana ahi ki reira hai ahi kopae.
2. Having the entrance at the side. Ko tona whare, he whare kopae (T. 38).
3. Circular. In some districts a whare kopae is a round house with a pole in the centre. ‖ 7, below.
4. n. Camp fire. E haere ana ahau ki te tahu kopae maku. ‖ ahi kopae, under 1, above.
5. Branches, leaves, etc., placed round the edge of an earth oven. Te haerenga atu o nga wahine ki te muru toetoe hei kopae kai.
6. Bird's nest.
7. Circular house.
‖ pae.
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