Makutu
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmʌːkʉtʉ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Makutu is a noun meaning (New Zealand) Witchcraft, black magic; a spell or curse.
Meaning
(New Zealand) Witchcraft, black magic; a spell or curse.
Example Sentences
In some instances Māori were ‘Christian’ in some contexts – a wedding or a church service, say – and ‘Māori’ in others, such as combating mākutu or performing rituals prior to planting crops or felling trees.
Synonyms for makutu
Depending on context, synonyms include witchery, incantation, spell, bewitchery, charmwork, conjuration.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pukana, puku, tukutuku, tangihanga, taonga, wanga.
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