toetoe

• 一种原产于新西兰的高大草本植物（学名 Austroderia，旧称 Cortaderia），因其羽状花序而被栽培，毛利人传统上用于盖屋顶。

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.

   新西兰高草

   • 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.

   同义词toitoi

2. Traditional Maori materialC1formal

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

   毛利传统材料

   • 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.

   同义词toitoi