tawhiri
- a small New Zealand tree, Pittosporum tenuifolium, with wavy green glossy leavesAlso called: black matipo
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Word Origin
Māori 'wave to', from the Māori practice of waving tawhiri branches to welcome approaching visitors
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Historical Examples
Only Tawhiri Matea (the wind) had pity on his own father and mother.
Custom and MythAndrew Lang
Afterwards the last son, Tawhiri (father of storms), was angry and waged war against his brothers.