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

It was a day of unrelenting ill-feeling aimed in Alexander-Arnold's direction, from his mural near Anfield being vandalised with the words "Adios El Rata" before the game to the Anfield anger provoked by what many Liverpool fans regard as his betrayal.

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The same word was written again multiple times on Tuesday, along with 'adios el rata'.

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

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

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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".

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