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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An area of open land (chiefly in western parts of the South Island), especially when waterlogged. New-Zealand

   "“You will then own 796 acres of pakihi and private sea beaches.”"

Example

More examples

"“You will then own 796 acres of pakihi and private sea beaches.”"

Etymology

Borrowed from Māori pākihi.

Related phrases

peat bog

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