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单词 moko
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Definition of moko in English:

moko

nounPlural mokos ˈməʊkəʊ
NZ
  • 1A traditional Maori tattoo, typically one on the face.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Other topics for the group include the correct pronunciation of Maori vowels and the distinction between moko and other tattoos.
    • The group demanded that the engineers take off their Maori costumes and fake mokos and ‘show some respect’.
    • There is incense and soft music, a relaxed ambience in contrast to Iti, who carries a ceremonial adze, his full facial moko topped with a Mohawk.
    • I am startled by your wild eyed face darkened with the moko.
    • A lot of the chiefs drew the symbol of their mokos to sign, since obviously they couldn't write.
    1. 1.1mass noun A pattern of moko tattoos.
      a tall woman with moko on her chin
      Example sentencesExamples
      • A major proportion of Maori live in urban areas, but our people are increasingly looking to their roots through a range of mediums such as sports or ta moko.
      • Male facial tattooing, called ta moko, was done in stages in a male's life through adulthood.
      • I was looking for some info on the Maori style of tattooing, moko, and happened across this interesting article, Megalithic New Zealand.

Origin

Maori.

Rhymes

coco, cocoa, loco, Orinoco, poco, rococo
 
 
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