Pipiri

Maori

Etymology

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Proper noun

Pipiri

1. 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