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
