Mānuka (i), n. 1. Leptospermum scoparium and L. ericoides; shrubs or trees, so-called tea-tree: Ahi manuka, an expression for tattooing. To kiri i taitaia ki te ahi manuka (M. 347). Manuka rauriki, Leptospermum ericoides and Leucopogon fasciculatus, trees. Manuka piko, a pattern of cat's-cradle.
2. Weapon. Te ringihanga mai o te tao, o te manuka ki te matua a Hanui (T. 101).
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Mānuka (ii). 1. a. Troubled, anxious, sad, having the emotions stirred. Nahau ra te kikini, i manuka ai au (M. 47).
2. n. Trouble, anxiety. Ka waiho te manuka i au (M. 268).
mānukanuka, n. Anxiety, misgiving, apprehension.
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