"koru" meaning in English

See koru in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: korus [plural], koru [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from Maori koru. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|mi|koru}} Maori koru Head templates: {{en-noun|s|koru}} koru (plural korus or koru)
  1. A spiral shape that symbolizes growth, strength and peace, used in Māori art. Wikipedia link: koru
    Sense id: en-koru-en-noun-0x081MBN Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 7 entries, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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