matai

Etymology 1
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Noun

 * 1) A Samoan chief.

Etymology 2
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Noun

 * 1) A coniferous tree,, endemic to New Zealand.

Derived terms

 * matai beer

Etymology
From Pre-Chamorro *matay, from, from. Compare 🇨🇬.

Adjective

 * 1) dead

Verb

 * 1) die

Noun

 * 1) headman; chief

Derived terms

 * fa'amatai