Matai
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Matai is a noun meaning A Samoan chief.
Meaning
A Samoan chief.
More Meanings
- A coniferous tree, Prumnopitys taxifolia, endemic to New Zealand.
Example Sentences
Constructed from the native timbers rimu, kauri, or matai, the interior has been refurbished in sympathy with the era of the home. The five bedrooms are individually designed, all with private balconies or verandahs.
Word Forms
- matais
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mo'i, mihi, mwami, matsu, mauma, mahu.
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