Hongi Definition

hŏnggē
hongi
verb
To greet another or exchange greetings in Maori fashion by touching or pressing noses together.
American Heritage
noun
The act or an instance of making such a greeting.
American Heritage

The Maori greeting of touching noses.

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Origin of Hongi

  • Maori

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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