Recording Arts Talent Awards, (1973-1976) a set of music awards in New Zealand, often shortened to RATA.

The meaning of RATA is a tree of the genus Metrosideros; especially : either of two New Zealand timber trees (M. robusta and M. lucida).

Definition of rata in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Jan 14, 2026 · From Old Norse rata, from Proto-Germanic *wratōną. The word is absent in the related modern languages, but cognate with Gothic 𐍅𐍂𐌰𐍄𐍉𐌽 (wratōn, “to travel, to journey”).

There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun rata, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

Jul 14, 2023 · Rata was born to Wahieroa, son of the God Tawhaki, and Wahieroa’s wife, Kura. His father was killed by his enemy when Rata was but a boy, and thus Rata grew with the understanding …

RATA definition: either of two New Zealand myrtaceous forest trees, Metrosideros robusta or M. lucida , having crimson flowers and hard wood See examples of rata used in a sentence.

rata in British English (ˈrɑːtə ) noun Word forms: plural rata either of two New Zealand myrtaceous forest trees, Metrosideros robusta or M. lucida, having crimson flowers and hard wood

Rata, in Tahitian mythology, is said to have become king of Tahiti when his uncle, king Tumu-nui, and his father Vahieroa (Tahitian mythology) are swallowed by a great clam while they are on their way to …

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