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kohekohe

British  
/ kɒhəkɒhə /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of kohekohe

Māori

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

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