Etymology

karakia

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Today it means: Māori incantations and prayers, used to invoke spiritual guidance and protection. Full definition →

Māori karakia
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  1. Māori · borrowed fromkarakia
  2. English todaykarakia

Borrowed from Māori karakia.

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