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kowhai

/ˈkoʊ.waɪ/

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noun

/ˈkoʊ.waɪ/C2formalaustralian
  • ruКустарник или небольшое дерево, произрастающее в Новой Зеландии и Чили, известное своими поникающими кистями трубчатых золотисто-жёлтых цветков и дающее твёрдую, прочную древесину.
  1. New Zealand treeB2formal

    A shrub or small tree native to New Zealand and Chile, known for its pendulous racemes of tubular golden-yellow flowers and yielding a hard, strong wood.

    ruДерево Новой Зеландии

    • The kowhai tree is often covered in bright yellow flowers in spring.
    • Kowhai wood is prized for its durability and strength.
    • Many native birds feed on the nectar of kowhai blossoms.
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