释义 |
Definition of moko in English: mokonounPlural 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.
- 1.1mass 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.
Rhymes coco, cocoa, loco, Orinoco, poco, rococo |