kahikatea
/ (ˌkaɪkəˈtɪə) /
noun
a tall New Zealand coniferous tree, Podocarpus dacrydioides, valued for its timber and resin: Also called: white pine
Origin of kahikatea
1Māori
Words Nearby kahikatea
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How to use kahikatea in a sentence
A large fire was kindled in the cave, or rua, and for several days was constantly fed with the resinous timber of the kahikatea.
The adventures of Kimble Bent | James CowanIn making this tattooing-ink the soot from fires of white-pine (kahikatea) wood was used.
The adventures of Kimble Bent | James Cowan
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