matamata
Bingham
mæ/tamæta
n. conference with one's own family in reference to a proposed betrothal.
vi. hold a conference with one's family in reference to a betrothal.
Sabatier
matamata
v. to look in order to choose, to make a choice (used esp. when choosing a daughter-in-law).
vc. ka-matamata: to make a choice.
vn. i-matamata: to look at each other.
matamata1
n. colour.
v. to colour.
a. coloured.
ex. kaumata, ni matamata, kirimatamata: multicoloured, striped, motley, of many colours.
Topics: Family and people, Colours