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tawa

tawa

9.9
A New Zealand evergreen tree with smooth bark and a dense canopy
  • noun
  • New Zealand
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  • The smooth bark of the tawa makes it easy to identify among other trees.

Examples

  • Birds often nest in the thick branches of the tawa.

  • The tawa is a common sight in New Zealand's native forests.

  • The tawa tree is known for its lush green leaves.

  • I saw a majestic tawa while hiking in New Zealand.

  • The tawa is a tall evergreen tree that thrives in New Zealand's lush forests.

  • Many native birds find shelter in the dense foliage of the tawa trees.

  • You can recognize the tawa by its smooth bark and impressive canopy.

Surface Forms

tawa singular
tawas plural

Etymology

Tawa comes from the Māori name tawa for the native New Zealand tree, so English kept the same word to refer to that smooth-barked, leafy tree.