umu

/ uːmuː /

noun

1. another name for hangi

Word History and Origins

Origin of umu¹

Māori

Example Sentences

In some cases, the new project will be celebrated with an umu; in more delicate cases, such as how to deal with pandemic-related restrictions, the ancestors have been asked to advise on ancient Rapanui principles.

From Seattle Times

Among the deep-rooted Rapanui traditions is the umu – a traditional feast.

From Seattle Times

Several days before the trip, the canoe built for Hoki Mai was blessed with a “umu”, which involves cooking underground with hot stones in a sacred ceremony.

From Seattle Times

When she’s not running the show or working on her own designs, Penelope sews custom clothing for local Polynesian clients, whom she says tend to be most interested in her custom Aloha shirts and mu’umu’us, everyday wear they can use to show off their pride in their heritage.

From Seattle Times

A duo of brothers from Nigeria, Umu Obiligbo shares close harmonies over their band’s dizzying six-beat, two-chord electroacoustic groove — Nigerian highlife — with constantly evolving tandem guitars and choral harmonies teasing and extending each other.

From New York Times