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Definition of ngaruroro

ngaruroro

/ˌŋɑː.rʊˈrɔː.roʊ/
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ngaruroro Lexical Profile

• noun

1

New Zealand A major river in the eastern North Island of New Zealand, flowing from the Kaweka Range southeast to the Pacific Ocean at Hawke Bay.

Example

"The Ngaruroro River is highly valued by locals for trout fishing, jet boating, and irrigation across the Heretaunga Plains."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From the Māori language, specifically functioning as a proper noun to name a major river in the Hawke's Bay region of New Zealand.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ngaruroro. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ngaruroro
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