pihoihoi

/ ˈpiːhɒiːɒiː /

noun

1. a New Zealand pipit, Anthus novaeseelandiae

Word History and Origins

Origin of pihoihoi¹

Māori

Example Sentences

Iloko o keia manawa, lohe pono loa aku la ke Alii nui o Molokai i keia leo, alaila hooki ae la ke alii i ka aha, i loheia aku ai ka olelo a keia kanaka malahini e kuhea nei; no ka mea, iloko o ko ke alii ike ana aku i ua wahi kanaka nei, ua hoopihaia kona mau maka i ka olioli, me ke ano pihoihoi.

From Project Gutenberg

With unquestionable courage, Gorst, acting on Grey's orders, issued a sheet in opposition, entitled Te Pihoihoi Mokémoké, or The Lonely Lark.

From Project Gutenberg

They descended on the printing-house, and carried off the press and type of Te Pihoihoi Mokémoké.

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