Rāwaru, n. 1. Parapercis colias, rock cod. = pakirikiri, patutuki.
2. A fresh water fish.
3. In the expression rawaru pounaho, used as a term of endearment or compliment.
Williams Dictionary
Kei roto i te kēkē mauī he rāwaru anake ngā ika o reira.Within (her) left armpit only the fish called rāwaru are there.
