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mapau
/ ˈmɑːpɑːuː /
noun
- a small New Zealand tree, Myrsine australis , with reddish bark, aromatic leaves, and dark berries Also calledred matipo
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Word History and Origins
Origin of mapau1
Māori
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Example Sentences
The Clematis Fair crown of stars of purest ray, Hung aloft on Mapau tree, What floral beauties ye display, Stars of snowy purity; Around the dark-leaved mapau's head Unsullied garlands ye have spread.
From Project Gutenberg
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