pohutukawa

noun

po·​hu·​tu·​ka·​wa

pōˌhütəˈkäwə

plural -s

1

: a New Zealand tree (Metrosideros tomentosa) with crimson flowers and silvery leaves below

2

: a New Zealand variety of the sweet potato

Word History

Etymology

Maori

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