"koneke" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: konekes [plural], koneke [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from Maori kōneke. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|mi|kōneke}} Maori kōneke Head templates: {{en-noun|s|koneke}} koneke (plural konekes or koneke)
  1. A farm vehicle used in New Zealand that has wheels in the back like a cart and runners in front like a sledge. Categories (topical): Vehicles Synonyms: konaki

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