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kahikatea

Syllabification: (ka·hi·ka·te·a)
Pronunciation: /ˌkīkəˈtēə/
Definition of kahikatea

noun

  • a tall coniferous New Zealand tree used for its timber and resin. Its seeds, which are borne on conspicuous red stems, were formerly eaten by the Maoris. Also called white pine.
    • Podocarpus (or Dacrycarpus) dacrydioides, family Podocarpaceae

Origin:

early 19th century: from Maori

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