whau

whau
\\ˈ(h)wau̇, ˈfau̇\ noun (-s)
Etymology: Maori
1. : a New Zealand tree (Entelea arborescens) of the family Tiliaceae
2. : the very light wood of the whau used especially for making floats for native fishing nets

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