kanuka

kɐˈnuːkə

Definitions

1. noun

A New Zealand tree (Kunzea ericoides) with small white flowers, its wood is valued for carvings and timber.

“The Maori craftsman used the wood from the kanuka tree to create a beautiful traditional carving.”

Synonyms

  • New Zealand tea tree
  • kunzea

Antonyms

  • non-native tree