muka
/ˈmuːkə
/noun [mass noun]
Dressed fibre from New Zealand flax, used in weaving: most of the weaving is done with the fine muka...
- 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.
- Maori spun muka into thread and used it to weave warm clothes and make ropes, fishing nets and many other things.
Origin
Mid 19th century: Maori.
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