1. Plant: "Ti" refers to the cabbage tree (Cordyline australis), a common and iconic plant in New Zealand.
2. "To" (preposition): In some Maori dialects, "ti" can be used as a preposition meaning "to," similar to the English usage. However, this is less common.
3. Shortened form: "Ti" could be a shortened form of another Maori word, such as "tiaki" (to care for) or "tiwhiri" (to turn).
4. Proper Noun: It could also be a proper noun, like a name.
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