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kītini

1. (loan) (noun) kitchen.

Ina mutu te kai, me tere tonu te horoi i ngā perēti, i ngā kapu, me ngā mea taka kai o te kītini (TJ 21/6/1900:3). / When you have finished eating, hurry and wash the plates, cups, and the food preparation utensils of the kitchen.

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Synonyms: whareumu, hereumu, kāuta, kīhini, hereimu

Kitini

1. (loan) (personal name) Kitchener.

He whakapūmau ana te kāwanatanga o Hīhipa ki te whakahaere a Tianara Kitini… (TJ 3/11/1898:4). / The Egyptian government is backing the activities of General Kitchener…

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