kiko hipi

Maori

Etymology

kiko (“meat”) +‎ hipi (“sheep”).

Noun

kiko hipi

  1. sheepmeat or mutton; meat obtained from sheep.
    • 1858 May 10, “Nga Ritenga O Te Hokohoko”, in Te Karere O Poneke‎[1], page 4:
      Kiko Hipi, 3 pene, 5 pene, mo te pauna.
      Mutton, 3 to 5 pence per one pound.

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