Marae Flashcards
1
Q
Raparapa
A
Extension of the barge boards of the meeting house
2
Q
Maihi
A
Barge boards of the meeting house (gables)
3
Q
Koruru
A
Carved head at the apex of the meeting house
4
Q
Roro
A
The front end of the meeting house, porch
5
Q
Tāhuhu
A
The main ridge-pole of the meeting house
6
Q
Tekoteko
A
Carved figure at the apex of the meeting house
7
Q
Whare whakairo
A
Carved house
8
Q
Whakairo(tia/ngia)
A
Carving, Decorate, Decorated, Carve, Engrave
9
Q
Wharenui
A
Meeting house
10
Q
Poupou
A
Upright slabs forming the solid part of the walls of a meeting house, usually carved into figures
11
Q
Wharekai
A
Food house, Cafeteria, Eatery
12
Q
Wharepaku
A
Toilet
13
Q
Paepae
A
Bench at the front of the meeting house, Front row of seats
14
Q
Marae ātea
A
The open space in front of the meeting house
15
Q
Mahau
A
The porch of the meeting house
