Moriori

English

Etymology

Derived from Proto-Polynesian *ma(a)qoli (“true, genuine, real, native”). Compare Maori.[1]

Noun

Moriori (plural Morioris or Moriori)

  1. A member of the indigenous Polynesian people of the Chatham Islands.

Proper noun

Moriori

  1. The language of these people.

Adjective

Moriori

  1. Of, from, or pertaining to the Moriori.

References

  1. ^ “Entries for MAQOLI [PN] True, real, genuine: *ma(a)qoli”, in pollex.org.nz‎[1], (Can we date this quote?)
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