rata

/ ˈrɑːtə /

noun

1. either of two New Zealand myrtaceous forest trees, Metrosideros robusta or M. lucida , having crimson flowers and hard wood

Word History and Origins

Origin of rata¹

C19: from Māori

Example Sentences

Meanwhile, beyond the gates and gawking tourists, stoats will gobble kiwi eggs and possums will devour our rata leaves.

From Slate

The insurers are assessed pro rata based on their market share.

From Los Angeles Times

Nigel Rata, who has a PhD in atmospheric chemistry, has clocked up more than 200 events and tries to "get a Parkrun in wherever I am".

From BBC

In that case, you’d only owe pro rata rent through the date when you vacate the unit and a landlord couldn’t charge you any fines or fees for terminating the lease.

From Seattle Times

Abelardo Gómez, a university professor and general editor of the news portal La Cola de Rata, an independent digital media website dedicated since 2011 to regional investigations, said that this clash between the president and the press is a fight that “will leave many victims.”

From Los Angeles Times