Puka
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpuːkə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Puka is a noun meaning The evergreen tree Meryta sinclairii, endemic to New Zealand.
Meaning
The evergreen tree Meryta sinclairii, endemic to New Zealand.
More Meanings
- The epiphytic plant Griselinia lucida, native to New Zealand.
- A small, usually perforated, wave- and beach-polished shell fragment formed from the spire of a cone, found along beaches of Pacific islands, and used especially to make necklaces.
- Alternative form of pooka.
Example Sentences
In contrast, the puca (faeries) of Celtic folklore instill a similar psychological fear in those who believe in them just as the devil in Christianity creates fear in Christians
Word Forms
- pukas
Synonyms for puka
Depending on context, synonyms include pukanui, akapuka.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pukao, capiz, wampum, pendeloque, wampumpeag, plug.
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