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kanuka

/ ˈkɑːnuːkə /

noun

  1. a New Zealand myrtaceous tree, Leptospermum Ericoides , with aromatic leaves Also calledwhite tea tree
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of kanuka1

Māori
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Example Sentences

"She has mixed it with snow," interpreted Kanuka, as she urged it upon him.

Kanuka turned to his men and talked to them rapidly and in low tones.

A low colloquy ensued, and then Kanuka turned to his employer.

"I don't doubt your word, Kanuka," observed Fred in the same calm, even tones.

At this interesting point Kanuka entered from a rear door, stamping off the snow, and took his place on the bench beside Fred.

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