mākutu

Māori

Etymology

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.). Compare Fijian makutu (“diligent, capable, conscientious”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈmaːkutu/ [ˈmɑːkʉtʉ]
  • Rhymes: -u

Noun

mākutu

  1. sorcery (magical power)
  2. curse (supernatural detriment)

Adjective

mākutu

  1. magical (relating to magic)
  2. supernatural (not of the usual)
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