kui

/kʊi/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of Māori earth oven.

“The archaeologists studied the kui and its significance in the ancient Māori culture.”

2. noun

A type of small or young shark.

“The kui swam alongside its mother in the coral reef.”

3. verb

To dig or excavate a kui.

“The archaeologists kui the site to uncover the ancient artifacts.”

Synonyms

  • excavate
  • oven
  • shark

Antonyms

  • excavate
  • large
  • oven