moko
moko noun: a traditional Maori tattoo (image made in the skin), traditionally done with chisels; also, such an image used as a personal sign or signature.
Noun (1)
moko (plural mokos)
- A traditional Maori tattoo (image made in the skin), traditionally done with chisels; also, such an image used as a personal sign or signature.
- No calligraphist could have drawn the moko so perfectly in the short time the fingers execute it.1983, Keri Hulme, The Bone People, Penguin, published 1986, page 373
- He decides to overtrace the moko on Te Rau's face.2014, Peter Wells, Journey to a Hanging
Noun (2)
moko (plural mokos)
- A grandchild, or any younger child.
moko meaning in Tamil
moko in Tamil
- பச்சைக் குத்தும்முறை
Forms of moko
| plural | mokos |
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Origin of moko
Borrowed from Māori moko.
Borrowed from Māori mokopuna.
Phrases with moko
Questions about moko
- What does moko mean?
- Moko means a traditional Maori tattoo (image made in the skin), traditionally done with chisels; also, such an image used as a personal sign or signature.
- What is moko in Tamil?
- Moko in Tamil is பச்சைக் குத்தும்முறை. See Moko meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is moko?
- Moko is a noun.
- What is the plural of moko?
- The plural of moko is mokos.
Words near moko in the dictionary
Source and license
Adapted from Wiktionary: moko (page history and authors); moko (Tamil Wiktionary) (page history and authors). Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws reformatted the entry and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.
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