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Definition of turakina
turakina
/ˌtʊərəˈkiːnə/
Tu · ra · ki · na
turakina Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
New Zealand A small rural settlement located in the Rangitīkei District of the Manawatū-Whanganui region on the North Island of New Zealand, recognized for its Scottish heritage.
Example
"We stopped for lunch at a small café while driving through Turakina."
2
New Zealand A river in the Manawatū-Whanganui region of New Zealand's North Island, flowing generally south to enter the Tasman Sea.
Example
"The heavy spring rains caused the Turakina River to overflow its banks, flooding the nearby grazing paddocks."
• Rhymes for turakina
Word Origin & Etymology
From the Māori language, meaning 'felled' or 'thrown down'. According to Māori tradition, the river and settlement were named by the explorer Hau, who crossed the river by felling a tree, or was knocked down by its waters.
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Turakina. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/turakina