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What is the maori colour names in rainbow maori?

Here are the Māori colour names in the rainbow, in order from red to violet:

* Whero (red)

* Kōwhai (yellow)

* Karaka (orange)

* Māwhero (green)

* Kāki (blue)

* Parauri (purple)

* Whero (red, sometimes used for violet as well)

Important Notes:

* Māwhero is more accurately described as a pale green, like the colour of new grass.

* Kāki is a slightly darker blue than "blue" in English.

* Whero can be used for both red and violet, which is why it appears twice.

* Some other Māori words for colour, like "pango" (black) and "mā" (white) aren't included in the rainbow.

Let me know if you want to learn more about other Māori colours!

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