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pohutukawa

Definition of pohutukawa

noun

  • an evergreen New Zealand tree of the myrtle family, which bears crimson flowers in December and January. Also called Christmas tree or in New Zealand.
    • Metrosideros excelsa, family Myrtaceae

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Maori

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