Kahurangi
Derived from the Māori term for a type of jade or greenstone found in New Zealand, literally meaning 'sky blue'.
Meaning and origin
Kahurangi refers to a nephrite gemstone native to Aotearoa New Zealand, highly valued in Māori culture for jewellery, tools and ornaments.
How to pronounce Kahurangi
| Māori (New Zealand) | kah-hoo-RUNG-ee /kahuˈraŋi/ |
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