karo

[ kahr-oh ]

noun

, plural ka·ros.

1. a shrub or small tree, Pittosporum crassifolium, of New Zealand, having shiny leaves with a white, felty underside, red flowers, and densely hairy fruit.

karo

/ ˈkɑːrɒ /

noun

1. a small New Zealand tree or shrub, Pittosporum crassifolium with sweet-smelling brown flowers

Word History and Origins

Origin of karo¹

Borrowed into English from Maori around 1780–90

Word History and Origins

Origin of karo¹

Māori

Example Sentences

The mine’s manger, Karo Lelai, confirmed that an offer had been made, but didn’t respond to questions from The Associated Press about what equipment had been proposed and what the obstacles were to its deployment.

From Seattle Times

The mine’s manager Karo Lelai confirmed the offer had been made, but could not say what equipment would be provided or when it would arrive.

From Seattle Times

Or “TV bund karo” means “turn off the TV.”

From Literature

Karo Torossian, Krekorian’s chief of staff, said the issue of the police permits emerged during talks with the hotel union and hotel industry.

From Los Angeles Times

Karo Corn Syrup debuted around the same time as prominent brands like Coca-Cola, Cracker Jack popcorn, and Jell-O, all wildly influential food brands that were invented alongside the industrialization boom of the turn of the 20th century.

From Slate