kōpeke - cold
Kōpeke. 1. a. and n. Cold. Ka wiri ia i te kopeke (W. v, 15).
2. v.t. Tuck up, compress, press back. ‖ peke.
Williams Dictionary
Ohorere tātou i tō rātou hokinga mai i te kaha o te kōpeke.We were surprised at their return on account of the cold.