# tivaevae

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A form of artistic quilting traditionally done by Polynesian women.
2. A quilt produced by this technique.

## Etymology
From Cook Islands Maori, literally meaning "patches".

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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