Usually means: Traditional Maori greeting; nose pressing.
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▸ noun:  The Maori greeting of touching noses.
▸ verb:  To perform the Maori greeting of touching noses.

Similar:
pohiri, pōhiri, koha, karanga, tangihanga, namaskar, haka, hakari, tikanga, namaste, more...

Opposite:
handshake, bow, wave, high-five

Phrases:
Hongi Hika, more...

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Similar:
pohiri, pōhiri, koha, karanga, tangihanga, namaskar, haka, hakari, tikanga, namaste, more...

Opposite:
handshake, bow, wave, high-five

Phrases:
Hongi Hika, more...



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