matata
/ˈmɑːtətɑː/NZ
noun
The fernbird, Megalurus punctatus (family Sylviidae), a secretive songbird with dark streaked plumage, found only in New Zealand.
Origin
Mid 19th century. From Maori mātātā.
- monkey show
- monkey's island
- monkeys' parade
- monkey spoon
- monkey stove
- monkey-strap
- monkey suit
- monkey's wedding
- monkey tail
- monkey thorn
- monkey trial
- monkey tricks
- monkey vine
- monkey-waist
- Monkey Ward
- Monkey Ward's
- monkey wheel
- monkey work
- monkey wrench
- monkey-wrencher
- monkfish
- Mon-Khmer
- monkhood
- monkish
- monkishly