Nikau
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Nikau is a noun meaning (New Zealand) A New Zealand palm, Rhopalostylis sapida, with edible pith and leaves used for building and thatching.
Meaning
(New Zealand) A New Zealand palm, Rhopalostylis sapida, with edible pith and leaves used for building and thatching.
Example Sentences
These buildings with split-paling walls and nīkau-thatched roofs would become their home for several years.
Word Forms
- nikaus
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include palm, kapuka, hinau, rewarewa, poataniwha, kawaka.
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