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kareke

Bingham

káreke

n. an earring.
n. a mixture of two or more preparations of kabubu.

Sabatier

kareke

from. reke.
n. ornament of mao buds on the ear or in the hair.
vt. karekena: to decorate ear, hair with...

kareke1

from. reke.
n. a hook, hook and eye.

kareke2

n. charm, attraction.
a. charming, fascinating.

kareke3

adv. sometimes, rarely.

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