ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Toetoe

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Toetoe is a noun meaning (New Zealand) Any of various tall grasses native to New Zealand, especially of the genus Austroderia.

Meaning

(New Zealand) Any of various tall grasses native to New Zealand, especially of the genus Austroderia.

Example Sentences

I set out from Northcote towards Mr Sargeson's place in Takapuna, walking along the largely unformed road with paddocks of scrub and toetoe on either side […].

Word Forms

Synonyms for toetoe

Depending on context, synonyms include toitoi.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include toitoi, toatoa, kokihi, parataniwha, wind-grass, fernroot.

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