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mamaku

British  
/ ˈmɑːmɑːkuː /

noun

  1. Also called: black tree fern.  a tall edible New Zealand tree fern, Cyathea medullaris , with a black trunk

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Etymology

Origin of mamaku

Māori

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The pith of the Mamaku, when cooked and dried in the sun, is an excellent substitute for sago.

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