tiaki

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

(spelt also Tieke)


n.

Maori name for the Saddle-back or Jack-bird (q.v.).

1835. W. Yate, `Account of New Zealand,' p. 56:

«Tiaki or purourou. This elegant bird is about the size of thesky-lark.»