1The fragrant fern, Phymatosorus scandens (family Polypodiaceae), which was formerly used by the Maori for scenting oil and is also found in Australia.
2The endemic Doodia mollis (family Blechnaceae).
Origin
Mid 19th century. From Maori mokimoki.
Definition of mokimoki in US English:
mokimoki
nounˈmɒkɪmɒki
NZ
1The fragrant fern, Phymatosorus scandens (family Polypodiaceae), which was formerly used by the Maori for scenting oil and is also found in Australia.