taniko

noun

ta·​ni·​ko

ˈtänə̇(ˌ)kō

plural -s

1

: a Maori ornamental border of a mat

2

: a type of weaving with colored yarns used commonly for headdresses and bodices worn in Maori dances and for belts

Word History

Etymology

Maori

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