kereru

Kereru means: The New Zealand pigeon - a large, vibrantly plumaged native bird with iridescent green and purple feathers and a loud, distinctive wingbeat. Culturally significant in Maori tradition, the kereru. It is mainly New Zealand English and may not be understood outside that context. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour.

kereru means: The New Zealand pigeon - a large, vibrantly plumaged native bird with iridescent green and purple feathers and a loud, distinctive wingbeat. Culturally significant in Maori. Register: informal, New Zealand English. Often not understood outside its region; gloss the word on first use when writing for an international audience. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.