prop. n.; pl.Maoris (Ethnol.) One of the aboriginal inhabitants of New Zealand; also, the original language of New Zealand. -- a. Of or pertaining to the Maoris or to their language. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (Zool.) A flightless New Zealand rail of thievish disposition having short wings each with a spur used in fighting. Syn. -- weka, wood hen. [ WordNet 1.5 ]