kauri

/ˈkaʊri/
noun
  1. A large evergreen tree native to New Zealand, valued for its timber and resin.
    • The kauri tree can live for over a thousand years.
    • Kauri wood is often used for furniture and boat building.
    • We walked through a forest of ancient kauri trees.
  2. The wood of the kauri tree.
    • Kauri is known for its straight grain and durability.
    • They used kauri to build the floor of the old church.
    • The table was made from polished kauri.
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