kamahi

/kəˈmɑːɪ/ or /kɑːˈmaɪ/ (kə-MAH-ee or kah-MAH-ee)

Definitions

1. noun

A New Zealand tree (Weinmannia silvicola) of the family Cunoniaceae, having a smooth, reddish-brown bark and clusters of small white flowers.

“The kamahi tree is native to the South Island of New Zealand and is often used in traditional Maori woodworking.”

Synonyms

  • New Zealand pepper tree
  • Weinmannia silvicola