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Definition of awatere

awatere

/ˈɑːwətɛri/
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awatere Lexical Profile

• noun

1

New Zealand A notable river valley in the Marlborough region of New Zealand, internationally recognized as a premium sub-region for viticulture, particularly the cultivation of Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir grapes.

Example

"Wines from the Awatere sub-region often exhibit distinctive herbaceous and mineral characteristics due to the cooler, drier climate."

2

New Zealand A large, fast-flowing river in the Marlborough region of New Zealand's South Island, flowing northeast through a prominent valley into Cook Strait.

• Nearby Words

awareness
awash
awash river
awatere
away
awe
aweigh

Word Origin & Etymology

From the Māori language, combining 'awa' (river or stream) and 'tere' (swift or fast), literally translating to 'swift river'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Awatere. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/awatere
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