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Karitane

Pronunciation: /ˌkarɪˈtɑːni/

Definition of Karitane

adjective

[attributive] NZ
  • trained or administered according to the principles of child care and nutrition advocated by the Royal New Zealand Society for the Health of Women and Children (the Plunket Society):a Karitane hospital

Origin:

early 20th century: from the name of a township in the South Island, New Zealand