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Definition of ngaruroro
ngaruroro
/ˌŋɑː.rʊˈrɔː.roʊ/
Nga · ru · ro · ro
ngaruroro Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• 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