Paenga-whāwhā

Maori

Etymology

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Proper noun

Paenga-whāwhā

1. The eleventh month of the maramataka (lunar calendar), corresponding to March–April of the Gregorian calendar.
2. Pegasus (consellation)

Alternative forms

• Paengawhāwhā

See also

• Maori calendar months: ngā marama o te maramatakaedit

  • Pipiri
  • Hongonui
  • Here-turi-kōkā
  • Mahuru
  • Whiringa-ā-nuku
  • Whiringa-ā-rangi
  • Hakihea
  • Kohi-tātea
  • Hui-tanguru
  • Poutū-te-rangi
  • Paenga-whāwhā
  • Haratua

References

• Maramataka – the lunar calendar – Te Ara
• "Paengawhāwhā" – Māori Dictionary