hokitika
hokitika Lexical Profile
• noun
New Zealand A town on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island, historically significant for the 1860s gold rush and renowned for its pounamu (greenstone) carving industry.
"During our road trip around the South Island, we stopped in Hokitika to watch artisans carve traditional greenstone pendants."
New Zealand A major river on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island that flows from the Southern Alps into the Tasman Sea.
"The suspension bridge provides a stunning view of the vibrant turquoise waters flowing through the Hokitika Gorge."
• Rhymes for hokitika
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Māori language, widely believed to mean 'to return in a straight line' (from 'hoki' meaning 'to return' and 'tika' meaning 'straight' or 'direct').
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