tarata

[ tuh-rah-tuh ]

noun

1. a tree, Pittosporum eugenioides, of New Zealand, having elliptic leaves and fragrant, yellow flowers, grown as an ornamental.

Word History and Origins

Origin of tarata¹

Borrowed into English from Maori around 1875–80

Example Sentences

Before saying any more of this fight, I must tell you of two slaves—one called Peter, who belonged to Kaetoke, and the other called Tarata, who belongs to Ti Kahuka.

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Many years ago Tarata went to England in a large ship, and having gone ashore to see what he could see, he lost his way in the great town called London.

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Some gave sixpence, some a shilling, and some a few coppers; the chief of the police gave Tarata five shillings.

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When all the money was together there was more than ever Tarata had seen before, so he was very glad indeed; and a policeman went with him and showed him the way to his ship, and took care of him, lest he should be robbed of his money.

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After this Tarata returned to New Zealand, and many years after he came with his chief to the war to help Walker.

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