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mātārae
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headland

An abrupt and prominent land feature, usually extending into water, but can also be used for similar inland features.
Alternative/related Māori terms
kūrae, rae, torouka
Associated features
mātārae | spur koi | cape tūpari | bluff
korutangakoutukūraemātārae
Drawing of a coastline with a peninsula, a small rounded promontory and a bight between the two.
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