wharekai

English

Etymology

From Maori wharekai.

Noun

wharekai

  1. The dining hall in a marae.

Maori

Etymology

whare (“house”) +‎ kai (“to eat”). Compare with Malay rumah makan.

Noun

wharekai

  1. any eating establishment e.g. restaurants, canteens etc.
    1. The dining hall in a marae.
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