ki noun
1.
( initial capital letter ) (in Polynesian mythology) the first man on earth.
2.
(in Polynesian cultures) a carved image, as of a god or ancestor, sometimes worn as a pendant around the neck.
Origin:
1875–80; < Maori and Marquesan
1875–80; < Maori and Marquesan
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| —n | |
| 1. | an amulet or figurine in the form of a carved representation of an ancestor, worn in some Māori cultures |
| —vb | |
| 2. | (NZ) (intr) to take a scenic tour around an area |
| [from Māori] | |
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Tiki
is always a great word to know.
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Word Origin & History
Tiki
"large wooden image of the creator-ancestor of Maoris and Polynesians," 1777, from Eastern Polynesian tiki "image." Tiki torch is first recorded 1973.
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Example sentences
Considered a local landmark, the hotel presents an expansive pool area with tiki torches, cabanas and barbecue grills.
But none of these villages approaches, in sheer rococo verve, the thatch-roofed splendor of tiki.
Tiki huts and straw-covered buildings fill the property, creating an organic, tropical atmosphere.
Place tiki torches among greenery in your garden, and portable lanterns along the entry walk.
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