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Definition of makutu in English: makutunoun məˈkuːtuː mass nounNZ 1Sorcery; witchcraft. Example sentencesExamples - The Urewera, famed all over New Zealand for their skill in makutu practices, often used spittle as a bait.
- But even modern Maoris don't like to meddle with makutu.
- If a woman is sitting in the front, her fertility would be affected by makutu, says Walker.
- Makutu was resorted to often for the purpose of avenging some insult, or to punish a thief or other evildoer.
- 1.1count noun A magic spell.
Example sentencesExamples - This is necessary, that the makutu may take effect, and the person who stole the flax be discovered.
Synonyms spell, incantation, conjuration, rune, magic formula, magic word, abracadabra, jinx
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