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kauri

Pronunciation: /ˈkaʊri/
Definition of kauri

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

kauri in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of kauri in the US English dictionary