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What does rangitoto mean in English?

"Rangitoto" is a Māori word, and its meaning in English depends on which part of the word you're referring to:

* Rangi means "sky" in Māori.

* Toto means "blood" in Māori.

Therefore, the entire word Rangitoto means "bloody sky".

This name is often used for the Rangitoto Island in New Zealand, which was formed by a volcanic eruption. The name likely refers to the fiery red glow of the eruption in the sky, which resembled blood.

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