kohekohe

/ kɒhəkɒhə /

noun

1. a New Zealand tree, Dysoxylum spectabile , with large glossy leaves and reddish wood

Word History and Origins

Origin of kohekohe¹

Māori

Example Sentences

They also destroyed native trees with their strong paws, especially rata, totara, titoki, kowhai and kohekohe.

From The Guardian