kahikatea

/kaɪkɑːtɛɑ/

Definitions

1. noun

A large, broad-leaved tree native to New Zealand, often called the ‘lord of the forest’.

“The kahikatea was a key part of the ecosystem in the New Zealand forests.”

Synonyms

  • māpou
  • pōhutukawa

Antonyms

  • kahikatea is not typically used as an antonym, but some opposing trees are kauri and rimu