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Definition of wairere

wairere

/ˈwaɪˌrɛ.rɛ/
wai · re · re

Plural:wairere
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wairere Lexical Profile

• noun

1

New Zealand A waterfall or cascade, primarily used in the context of New Zealand's geography.

Example

"We hiked through the native bush for two hours to reach the stunning wairere cascading over the cliff."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Te Reo Māori, compounding 'wai' (water) and 'rere' (to flow or leap).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wairere. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wairere
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