Word Of The Week: Matariki

Word List	What I think the words mean	Revised definition
constellation	A constellation is a group of stars that looks like a certain shape.	a group of stars forming a recognizable pattern that is traditionally named after its apparent form or identified with a mythological figure.
navigation	Finding your way - for example: using a map to navigate.	the process or activity of accurately ascertaining one's position and planning and following a route.
voyage	A journey, usually by sea.	a long journey involving travel by sea or in space.
waka	A waka is a canoe.	a traditional Maori canoe.
harvest	Collecting food/produce from crops.	the process or period of gathering in crops.
whenua	Whenua is land.	land.

Definitions:

Matariki is the Māori name for the cluster of stars also known as the Pleiades. It rises in mid-winter – late May or early June. For many Māori, it heralds the start of a new year. Matariki literally means the 'eyes of god' (mata ariki) or 'little eyes' (mata riki).

Type Of Word: Noun

Use it in a sentence:

We all stared up at the beauty of the seven sisters. They shimmered softly in the light of the moon. We all remembered the story of Matariki, of how the seven sisters each threw one of their eyes into the sky. We thought of this story, and imagined those bright shining eyes staring down at us.

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Synonyms:

Constellation

Antonym:

None