toetoe

• Hohes Gras, das in Neuseeland beheimatet ist, wegen seiner federartigen Blütenstände kultiviert und traditionell vom Volk der Māori zum Dachdecken verwendet wird.

A tall grass native to New Zealand, cultivated for its plumelike flower heads and traditionally used by the Maori people for thatching.

1. Tall New Zealand grassC1formal

   A tall, robust grass native to New Zealand, known for its plumelike flower heads and often used for ornamental purposes.

   Neuseeländisches Hohes Gras

   • The toetoe swayed gracefully in the wind along the riverbank.
   • Gardeners often plant toetoe for its attractive, feathery plumes.
   • The landscape was dotted with clumps of toetoe.

   Synonymetoitoi

2. Traditional Maori materialC1formal

   The leaves and stems of this grass were traditionally used by the Maori people for thatching roofs and making baskets.

   Traditionelles Maori-Material

   • The Maori used toetoe for thatching their whare (houses).
   • Baskets woven from toetoe were both functional and beautiful.
   • The roof was skillfully thatched with dried toetoe leaves.

   Synonymetoitoi