karo

[ kahr-oh ]

/ ˈkɑr oʊ /

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noun, plural ka·ros.

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

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Origin of karo

Borrowed into English from Maori around 1780–90

Words nearby karo

Karmapa, Karnak, Karnataka, Karnatak music, Kärnten, karo, Karol, Karoline, Karoo, karoro, karoshi

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How to use karo in a sentence

“Sharm karo veena,” one person wrote on a fan site for the actress (“Be ashamed, Veena,” in Urdu).
Veena Malik: She’s Outspoken, Savvy, and Topless—and She’s Shaking Up Pakistan|Asra Q. Nomani|December 13, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Karo was an enthusiast as well as a student, and the emotional side of the Kabbala had much fascination for him.
Chapters on Jewish Literature|Israel Abrahams
“Subr karo,” said Bertram, summoning up some Hindustani of a sort.
Cupid in Africa|P. C. Wren
If it had been possible, a strong post would have been left at the Karo la after the action of May 6.
The Unveiling of Lhasa|Edmund Candler

The possibly exciting effect the force on the Karo la might have on the inhabitants of Gyantse had particularly to be considered.
The Unveiling of Lhasa|Edmund Candler
I accompanied the Karo la column, and must rely on hearsay as to my facts with regard to the attack on the mission.
The Unveiling of Lhasa|Edmund Candler

British Dictionary definitions for karo

karo

/ (ˈkɑːrɒ) /

noun plural karo

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

Word Origin for karo

Māori

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