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tawa1

Pronunciation: /ˈtɑːwə, ˈtaʊə/
Definition of tawa

noun

  • a tall New Zealand forest tree of the laurel family, which bears damson-like fruit.
    • Beilschmiedia tawa, family Lauraceae

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Maori

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