umu

/ (uːmuː) /

noun plural umu

NZ another name for hangi (def. 1)

Word Origin for umu

Māori

Words nearby umu

umpteenth, umpty-umpth, umt, umtali, umtata, umu, umw, umwelt, un, un-, un-american

Example sentences from the Web for umu

  • Harry therefore gave the word to Umu, who in turn uttered a few sharp orders to the men, whereupon the ranks closed up.

    Harry Escombe |Harry Collingwood

  • “If he has, every tenth man of your bodyguard shall lose his hands and feet,” snarled Umu savagely.

    Harry Escombe |Harry Collingwood

  • “So much the worse for you,” growled Umu savagely, for the delay was beginning to tell upon his patience.

    Harry Escombe |Harry Collingwood