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karuhiruhi

A Maori name used in New Zealand English for the pied cormorant or Australian pied cormorant, Phalacrocorax varius, a large black-and-white seabird found along New Zealand coastlines.

ˌkɑɹuˈhɪɹiə52 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 28, 2026AUS

A Maori name used in New Zealand English for the pied cormorant or Australian pied cormorant, Phalacrocorax varius, a large black-and-white seabird found along New Zealand coastlines. The name is used in New Zealand natural history and birdwatching contexts alongside the English common name.

A group of karuhiruhi were drying their wings on the posts at the end of the jetty.
Origin: From Maori karuhiruhi, the traditional name for the pied cormorant. Editorial expansion authored on Slangora.
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#2·Apr 27, 2026AUS

(NZ) The Australian pied cormorant.

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