Defn: One of the aboriginal inhabitants of New Zealand; also, the original language of New Zealand. — a.
Defn: Of or pertaining to the Maoris or to their language.
MAP
Map, n. Etym: [From F. mappe, in mappemonde map of the world, fr. L.
mappa napkin, signal cloth; — a Punic word. Cf. Apron, Napkin,
Nappe.]
1. A representation of the surface of the earth, or of some portion of it, showing the relative position of the parts represented; — usually on a flat surface. Also, such a representation of the celestial sphere, or of some part of it.
Note: There are five principal kinds of projection used in making maps: the orthographic, the stereographic, the globuar, the conical, and the cylindrical, or Mercator's projection. See Projection.
2. Anything which represents graphically a succession of events, states, or acts; as, an historical map. Thus is his cheek the map of days outworn. Shak. Map lichen (Bot.), a lichen (Lecidea geographica.) growing on stones in curious maplike figures. Dr. Prior.
MAP
Map, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Mapped; p. pr. & vb. n. Mapping.]
Defn: To represent by a map; — often with out; as, to survey and map, or map out, a county. Hence, figuratively: To represent or indicate systematically and clearly; to sketch; to plan; as, to map, or map out, a journey; to map out business. I am near to the place where they should meet, if Pisanio have mapped it truly. Shak.
MAPACH
Ma*pach", n. Etym: [Mexican.]
Defn: The raccoon.