~ 1 [ 'mα:kəʊ , 'meɪkəʊ ]
■ noun ( plural ~s ) a large, fast-moving oceanic shark with a deep blue back and white underparts. [Genus Isurus : two species.]
Origin
C19: from Maori.
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~ 2 [ 'mα:kəʊ , 'makəʊ ]
■ noun ( plural ~s ) a small New Zealand tree which bears large clusters of pink flowers followed by dark red berries. [ Aristotelia racemosa .]
Origin
C19: from Maori.