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whakairo

/wɑkɑˈroʊ/ /wæˈkeərəʊ/
noun
  1. 1 whakairo (Maori oymacılığı) uncountable

Definition (English)

The traditional Maori art of carving wood, stone, or bone, often with intricate patterns.

Example Sentences

  1. The meeting house was decorated with beautiful whakairo.
    Toplantı evi güzel whakairo ile dekore edilmişti.
  2. Master carvers practice whakairo on special wood.
    Usta oymacılar özel ahşap üzerinde whakairo uygularlar.

Collocations

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