Rauru. 1. n. A plait of three or more strands producing a flat cord.
2. The end of the umbilical cord attached to the mother. Rauru motu, a stunted, puny child. Ka pono ki te tau hore te rauru motu, aue, te ika, e (S.).
3. A spiral pattern in carving, called after Rauru-kitahi, the reputed inventor of carving. = rouru.
4. pt. Satisfied. Hikaia ki runga, kihai i whiwhi; hikaia ki raro, ka whiwhi, ka rawe, ka rauru (P.).
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