whangai
Noun
Meaning
(New Zealand, uncountable) A traditional Maori form of adoption practised within the extended family.
(New Zealand, countable) A child adopted under this system.
Source: en.wiktionary.orgNoun
(New Zealand, uncountable) A traditional Maori form of adoption practised within the extended family.
(New Zealand, countable) A child adopted under this system.
Source: en.wiktionary.org