pakawhā

withered leaf (of flax or fern) | husk (of maize or corn)

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He Tautuhinga | Definition

He rau e āhua maroke ana, e āhua kūrehe ana hoki.
The appearance of a leaf that is dry or shrivelled.

He Tauira | Example

Ka pakawhā ngā rau i te raumati.
The leaves wither in the summer.

He Kupu Reo Pākehā anō | English Alternatives

  • withered leaf (of flax or fern)
  • husk (of maize or corn)