wharekai

English

Etymology

From Māori wharekai.

Noun

wharekai

  1. The dining hall in a marae.

Māori

Etymology

whare (house) +‎ kai (to eat). Compare with Malay rumah makan.

Noun

wharekai

  1. any eating establishment e.g. restaurants, canteens etc.
    1. The dining hall in a marae.