Hongonui

Maori

Etymology

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Proper noun

Hongonui

The second month of the maramataka (lunar calendar), corresponding to June–July of the Gregorian calendar.

Alternative forms

Hōngongoi
Takurua
Te Rua (“the second [month]”)

See also

(Maori calendar months) ngā marama o te maramataka; Pipiri, Hongonui, Here-turi-kōkā, Mahuru, Whiringa-ā-nuku, Whiringa-ā-rangi, Hakihea, Kohi-tātea, Hui-tanguru, Poutū-te-rangi, Paenga-whāwhā, Haratua ^{(Category: mi:Months)}

References

Maramataka – the lunar calendar – Te Ara
"Hōngongoi" – Māori Dictionary

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