Pōrohe. 1. n. Mytilus canaliculus and M. planulatus, large species of mussel. = kuku, kutai, torewai.
2. fig. Chief.
3. Young of eels, and of inanga, mohi, kanae, kokopu, and other fish. Ko nga tapatahi inanga, me nga tapatahi porohe hei poapoa tonu mo Kahu kia tatanga mai ai.
4. Fishing net. ‖ rohe.
5. v.t. Surround, enclose, besiege.
6. Gather up in loops.
7. Cause a feeling of listlessness. E titi te komaru, porohe ki te kiri (S.).
8. a. Soft, yielding. Haere ki tetehi koura porohe hei huhuna mau.
9. Slow, deliberate. Ka porohe te haere.
10. Untidy.
whakapōrohe, v.t. Knot together.
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