matai

/ ˈmɑːtaɪ /

noun

a coniferous evergreen tree of New Zealand, Podocarpus spicatus, having a bluish bark and small linear leaves arranged in two rows: timber used for flooring and weatherboards Also calledblack pine

Origin of matai¹

Māori

Sa caparito hohocom sa nabubuhai, at sa nang̃a matai na tauo.

Ang dugong totoo nang atin pang̃inoon Jesuchristo, capara niun nabohos sa cruz nang na matai siya.

This quaint-looking little insect occurs occasionally in damp matai logs, when in an advanced state of decay.

The larva lives under the scaly bark of the matai-tree, feeding on the soft, juicy inner bark and sap.

"Matai," he said, smiling so as to show his long white teeth.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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