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Matamata. ‖ mata.

Williams Dictionary

matamata. 1. n. Point, extremity. Ko te matamata he mea tahu ki te ahi (T. 81). Matamata rongo, salute by pressing the noses together.

2. Top, summit.

3. Headland. He kino no nga matamata i hoki ai te waka ra.

4. Source. Kei nga matamata o te awa.

5. ad. Suddenly. Kapo matamata, take at a disadvantage. Na Wari ahau nana i kapo matamata i te riri.

Williams Dictionary

matamata, n. Young of nauhuri and of inanga; fish.

Williams Dictionary