rata

British

/ ˈrɑːtə /

noun

either of two New Zealand myrtaceous forest trees, Metrosideros robusta or M. lucida , having crimson flowers and hard wood

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Etymology

Origin of rata

C19: from Māori

Example Sentences

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It was a day of unrelenting ill-feeling aimed in Alexander-Arnold's direction, from his mural near Anfield being vandalised with the words "Adios El Rata" before the game to the Anfield anger provoked by what many Liverpool fans regard as his betrayal.

From BBC

The same word was written again multiple times on Tuesday, along with 'adios el rata'.

From BBC

Meanwhile, beyond the gates and gawking tourists, stoats will gobble kiwi eggs and possums will devour our rata leaves.

From Slate

The insurers are assessed pro rata based on their market share.

From Los Angeles Times

Nigel Rata, who has a PhD in atmospheric chemistry, has clocked up more than 200 events and tries to "get a Parkrun in wherever I am".

From BBC

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