tīoriori, n. A form of kite; sometimes called manu tioriori, which is applied to a decoy bird; and fig., brave warrior. ‖ M. 125.
Williams Dictionary
Rite tonu tērā kaiwaiata ki te manu tioriori ki te waiata.That singer is just like a songbird at singing.
Rite tonu tērā kaiwaiata ki te manu tioriori te ātaahua.That singer is just as beautiful as a songbird.
