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kawaka

kawaka

9.9
A New Zealand tree with strong wood used for building and carving
  • noun
  • New Zealand
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  • The kawaka is prized in New Zealand for its durable timber and attractive foliage.

Examples

  • Carpenters often use kawaka wood for making traditional Māori carvings.

  • You can find the kawaka growing in the damp, sheltered forests of the North Island.

  • The kawaka tree grows in the forests of New Zealand.

  • Many builders prefer kawaka for its durability.

  • Carpenters often use kawaka wood for making traditional Māori carvings.

  • The kawaka tree is valued for its strong and weather-resistant timber.

  • You can find kawaka in the lush, native forests of New Zealand.

Synonyms

Libocedrus plumosa
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  • Specialized
9.9

A New Zealand tree with strong wood used for building

uses the common or local name for the same tree

Surface Forms

kawaka singular
kawakas plural

Etymology

The word kawaka comes from the Māori name for a native New Zealand tree that is similar to a 'cypress' and has strong, long-lasting wood. So kawaka in English keeps the original Māori name and means that tree or its wood, often used for carving and building.