motumotu

Maori

Etymology

Reduplication of motu.

Verb

motumotu

1. divided, broken up, cut

Adjective

motumotu

1. separated
2. (mathematics) discrete

Noun

motumotu

1. firebrand
2. piece of burning wood
3. a dumpling or doughboy

References

• “motumotu” in John C. Moorfield, Te Aka: Maori–English, English–Maori Dictionary and Index, 3rd edition, Longman/Pearson Education New Zealand, 2011, →ISBN.