On-line Te Reo Māori Dictionary

Pākihi. 1. v.i. Dig for fern root. I hoki mai au i te pakihi.

2. n. Place where fern root has been dug.

3. Open grass country, barren land.

whakapākihi, v.t. Dig superficially. Kaua e whakapakihitia te keringa.

Williams Dictionary

Pakihi, a. 1. Dried up. Kua pakihi au i nui o rangi (Sh. T. 182).

2. At lowest ebb. Kua pakihi te tai.

pākihikihi, a. Shallow. Mimiti pakora, pakihikihi ana te wai, e ha (S.).

Williams Dictionary