motumotu. 1. n. A charm and rite used by fowlers and fishers, included in the class known as kaha.
2. In the expression motumotu taka, applied to a person who mishandles property in the owner's absence. takahi motumotu.
3. a. Divided into isolated portions.
4. Appearing like islands. E ! ka motumotu rapea te whenua e haerea ana e Te Ponga ma (T. 171).
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