karewa

/kɑːˈrewə/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of New Zealand forest, typically a closed-canopy, cool-temperate forest dominated by podocarp and rimu trees.

“The karewa forest is home to a variety of native bird species.”

Synonyms

  • podocarp forest
  • rimu forest

Antonyms

  • grassland
  • savanna