hongi
/ˈhɒŋi/
noun
- A traditional Māori greeting in which two people press their noses and foreheads together, sharing the breath of life.
- At the welcome ceremony, the elder performed a hongi with each visitor.
- During the hongi, you close your eyes and gently press your nose against the other person's.
- The hongi is a beautiful way to show respect and connection between people.