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

Word History and Origins

Origin of karo¹

Borrowed into English from Maori around 1780–90

Word History and Origins

Origin of karo¹

Māori

Example Sentences

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

From The Daily Beast

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

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

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

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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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