puhipuhi. 1. v.t. Decorate with feathers, bunches of hair, etc. Ka mau ki te taiki, he mea puhipuhi … ki te puhi kereru (T. 154). E uira ana te paua me te whakairo, puhipuhi rawa ki te waero (T. 21).
2. a. Bunched up, in bunches. Ka puhipuhi te tupu o te kapana.
3. n. Spawn of crayfish.
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puhipuhi. 1. n. A disease accompanied with swellings on the limbs.
2. v.i. Blow frequently, puff a pipe.
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