Kahikatea
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkʌhɪkəˌtɛə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Kahikatea is a noun meaning Dacrycarpus dacrydioides, a coniferous tree endemic to New Zealand.
Meaning
Dacrycarpus dacrydioides, a coniferous tree endemic to New Zealand.
Example Sentences
“This place used to have one of the finest stands of kahikatea in the country.”
But these early cargoes were of kahikatea, which rotted in water and did not find favour with ship-builders.
Word Forms
- kahikateas
Synonyms for kahikatea
Depending on context, synonyms include kahika.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tanekaha, hinau, matai, monoao, kahikatoa, totara.
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