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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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of karo1

Borrowed into English from Maori around 1780–90
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Word History and Origins

Origin of karo1

Māori
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Example Sentences

“Sharm karo veena,” one person wrote on a fan site for the actress (“Be ashamed, Veena,” in Urdu).

Karo was an enthusiast as well as a student, and the emotional side of the Kabbala had much fascination for him.

“Subr karo,” said Bertram, summoning up some Hindustani of a sort.

If it had been possible, a strong post would have been left at the Karo la after the action of May 6.

The possibly exciting effect the force on the Karo la might have on the inhabitants of Gyantse had particularly to be considered.

I accompanied the Karo la column, and must rely on hearsay as to my facts with regard to the attack on the mission.

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