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kahikatea

Pronunciation: /ˌkʌɪkəˈtiːə/
Definition of kahikatea

noun

  • a tall coniferous New Zealand tree which is used for its timber and resin.
    • Podocarpus (or Dacrycarpus) dacrydioides, family Podocarpaceae

Origin:

early 19th century: from Maori

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