kauri

 
Pronunciation: /ˈkaʊri/

noun (plural kauris)

  • (also kauri pine) a tall coniferous forest tree with broad leathery leaves, which produces valuable timber and dammar resin. It grows in warm countries from Malaysia to New Zealand.
    • Genus Agathis, family Araucariaceae: several species, in particular A. australis of New Zealand

Origin:

early 19th century: from Maori