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单词 patupaiarehe
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patupaiarehe

/ˌpɑːtəˈpʌɪərɛhə /
noun (plural same) NZ
(In Maori folklore) a pale-skinned, fairylike, supernatural being: sometimes patupaiarehe would put people under a spell and steal them away...
  • Caught by the rays of the sun and volcanic eruptions, many patupaiarehe perished.
  • According to ancient legend, it is home to fairy folk and magical creatures known as patupaiarehe.
  • It is a captivating memory play where the past's reflection is a murky place indeed, revealing curses, hushed up scandals, patupaiarehe (fairies) demons.

Origin

Late 19th century: Maori.

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