1A traditional Maori tattoo, typically one on the face.
〈新西兰〉毛利文身（尤指脸部刺花）
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Other topics for the group include the correct pronunciation of Maori vowels and the distinction between moko and other tattoos.
The group demanded that the engineers take off their Maori costumes and fake mokos and ‘show some respect’.
There is incense and soft music, a relaxed ambience in contrast to Iti, who carries a ceremonial adze, his full facial moko topped with a Mohawk.
I am startled by your wild eyed face darkened with the moko.
A lot of the chiefs drew the symbol of their mokos to sign, since obviously they couldn't write.
1.1mass nounA pattern of moko tattoos.
毛利文身图案
a tall woman with moko on her chin
下巴上有毛利文身图案的高个子妇女。
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A major proportion of Maori live in urban areas, but our people are increasingly looking to their roots through a range of mediums such as sports or ta moko.
Male facial tattooing, called ta moko, was done in stages in a male's life through adulthood.
I was looking for some info on the Maori style of tattooing, moko, and happened across this interesting article, Megalithic New Zealand.