English Explanatory Dictionary

hongi

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The Maori greeting of touching noses.
verb
  1. To perform the Maori greeting of touching noses.

Pronunciation

/ˈhɒŋi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-hongi.wav

Word forms

hongi hongis hongiing hongied

Etymology

Borrowed from Māori hongi.

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