kauri
- noun
- /ˈkɔːri/
- Australian
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madera de kauri
- Antique shops in New Zealand often feature items carved from kauri wood.
Examples
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The table was made from polished kauri, giving it a distinctive sheen.
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Early settlers used kauri for building because of its strength and workability.
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He built a table using kauri wood.
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The kauri is known for its durability.
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Antique shops in New Zealand often feature items carved from kauri wood.
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Early settlers used kauri for building because of its strength and workability.
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The table was made from polished kauri, giving it a distinctive sheen.
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 and is used for the pale, fine-grained wood of that tree. So, when you see kauri wood, remember it is the same name as the tree that gives this smooth, strong timber.
