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karaka

Pronunciation: /kəˈrakə/
Definition of karaka

noun

  • a New Zealand tree with orange berries containing seeds which are poisonous unless roasted.
    • Corynocarpus laevigata, family Corynocarpaceae

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Maori

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