kauri
- noun
- /ˈkɔːri/
- New Zealand
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kauri
- Did you know that kauri wood is prized for its durability?
Examples
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A single fallen kauri can yield enough timber for several large boats.
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Craftsmen prize kauri wood for its smooth texture and durability.
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The ancient kauri forests are protected as part of New Zealand's natural heritage.
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The kauri tree can grow over 50 meters tall.
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The carpenter chose kauri for the new table due to its beautiful grain.
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Many craftsmen prefer using kauri wood for its durability and resistance to rot.
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Kauri trees can grow to be over 50 meters tall and have a thick trunk.
Synonyms
A very tall New Zealand tree with strong straight wood used for making furniture and ships
A very tall evergreen tree from New Zealand called the kauri with straight pale wood used for building
A very large New Zealand tree with shiny leaves and reddish-brown scaly bark
A large evergreen tree from New Zealand and nearby regions valued for its strong wood and sticky resin
Compounds
- New Zealand
A hard, sticky material from old New Zealand kauri trees that people use to make varnish
- New Zealand
A hard sticky substance from kauri trees in New Zealand used to make varnish and linoleum
- Australian
A large evergreen tree from New Zealand and nearby regions valued for its strong wood and sticky resin
- New Zealand
A very large New Zealand tree with shiny leaves and reddish-brown scaly bark
- Australian
A large Australian tree with a smooth pale trunk and light soft wood used for building
Surface Forms
Etymology
Kauri comes from the Māori name kauri for a very large New Zealand tree with straight, pale wood. So, kauri as a noun for the tree helps you remember the timber comes from this living, tall tree.
