makomako
- noun
- New Zealand
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makomako
- In traditional Māori culture, juice from the makomako berries was fermented to make wine.
Examples
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We planted a makomako in our garden to attract native birds and add beauty to the landscape.
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The makomako produces clusters of berries that are highly valued by local birds.
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The makomako tree is native to New Zealand.
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I saw a beautiful makomako in the garden.
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In traditional Māori culture, juice from the makomako berries was fermented to make wine.
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The makomako produces clusters of red berries that are often used in local winemaking.
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We planted a makomako tree in our garden because its berries are enjoyed by native birds.
Synonyms
A small New Zealand tree or shrub with leaves that have small teeth and red berries
A small New Zealand shrub with pretty leaves and red berries used to make wine
A small tree or bush with leaves and small red berries that turn black when ripe, sometimes used for wine
Surface Forms
Etymology
Makomako comes from Māori and is the native name for a New Zealand shrub whose many berries were traditionally made into wine. A helpful way to remember it is the repeated mako in the name, like the clusters of small berries or the birds that eat them, so the word brings to mind this berry-bearing tree.
