mākutu

Māori

Etymology

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.). Compare Fijian makutu (“diligent, capable, conscientious”).

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈmaːkutu/ [ˈmɑːkʉtʉ]
Rhymes: -u

Noun

mākutu

sorcery (magical power)
curse (supernatural detriment)

Adjective

mākutu

magical (relating to magic)
supernatural (not of the usual)