Here-turi-kōkā

Maori

Etymology

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Proper noun

Here-turi-kōkā

1. The third month of the maramataka (lunar calendar), corresponding to July–August of the Gregorian calendar.

Alternative forms

• Hereturikōkā
• Te Toru (“the third [month]”)

See also

• (Maori calendar months) ngā marama o te maramataka; Pipiri, Hongonui, Here-turi-kōkā, Mahuru, Whiringa-ā-nuku, Whiringa-ā-rangi, Hakihea, Kohi-tātea, Hui-tanguru, Poutū-te-rangi, Paenga-whāwhā, Haratua ^{(Category: mi:Months)}

References

• Maramataka – the lunar calendar – Te Ara
• "Hereturikōkā" – Māori Dictionary