Definition of downgrade. 1  1 : a downward grade (as of a road) 2  2 : a descent toward an inferior state a career on the downgrade.
[simaËron]), is a traditional South American caffeine-rich infused drink, particularly in Argentina (where it is defined by law as the national infusion), Uruguay, Paraguay, the Bolivian Chaco and Southern Brazil, and in southern Chile.s the Yerba Mate Association of the Americas points out, with the accent the word mate matÃ© In spanish Means i. Killed In, brazil traditionally prepared mate is known as, chimarrao chimarrÃ£o although the word mate and  the expression  (mate amargo) bitter mate are also Used in Argentina. and uruguay
Making the world better, one answer at a time. A hei matau is a bone or greenstone carving in the shape of a highly stylized fish hook typical of the MÄori people of New Zealand. They represent strength, good luck and safe travel across water.or the MÄori, the hei matau is taonga (a cultural treasure). It represents not only their land, but also prosperity, fertility and safe passage over water. They also denote the importance of fishing to MÄori, and their relationship to Tangaroa god of the sea.