Pipiri

Maori

Etymology

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Proper noun

Pipiri

The first month of the maramataka (lunar calendar), corresponding to May–June of the Gregorian calendar. Begins after the rising of Matariki.

Alternative forms

Pipirioterangi
Te Tahi (“the first [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
"pipiri" – Māori Dictionary

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