matai

A noun referring to a conifer tree (Prumnopitys taxifolia) native to Australia and New Zealand.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das einen in Australien und Neuseeland heimischen Nadelbaum (Prumnopitys taxifolia) bezeichnet; auch das Holz dieses Baumes.

1. New Zealand conifer tree B1 formal scientific

   A tall coniferous tree native to New Zealand and parts of Australia, valued for its durable timber. It is also known as black pine or matai.

   • The matai tree can grow up to 40 meters in height.
   • Matai wood is often used for flooring and furniture.
   • In New Zealand, matai forests are protected in many reserves.

   🇩🇪Matai-Baum

   Synonyme: black pine