piharau

Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris

n.


Maori name for Geotriachilensis, Gray, a New Zealand Lamprey (q.v.).

1845. E. J. Wakefield, `Adventures in New Zealand,' vol.ii. p. 15:

«We procured an abundant supply of piarau, a `lamprey,' whichis taken in large numbers in this river, and some others in theneighbourhood, when the waters are swollen.»