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词汇 muka
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Definition of muka in English:

muka

nounˈmuːkə
mass noun

  • Dressed fibre from New Zealand flax, used in weaving.

    most of the weaving is done with the fine muka
    Example sentencesExamples
    • It is woven and moulded from flax and has a muka [flax fibre] hairpiece.
    • Maori began to barter muka for muskets and other European goods.
    • The taniko mat is made of muka.
    • Maori spun muka into thread and used it to weave warm clothes and make ropes, fishing nets and many other things.
    • A sharp thin pointed manuka needle was used, bent into a V shape, with several thicknesses of muka fibre in it.
    • This cloak with decorative borders is made of muka (flax fiber) and is known as a kaitaka.
    • He was quick to launch a money-making scheme, supplying a steady stream of stripped flax, or muka, to Australian merchants.
    • There is plenty of muka (flax) and numerous pigs.
    • Both research and practical experience support the use of muka as a fodder supplement.
    • It took me a week alone to strip back the flax and remove the muka (fine fibre), weave it and dye it.

Origin

Mid 19th century: Maori.
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