kauri /ˈkourē, ˈkaʊri 
/ ▸ noun (plural kauris)
(also kauri pine) a tall coniferous forest tree that has broad leathery leaves and produces valuable timber and dammar resin. It grows in warm countries from Malaysia to New Zealand. Genus
Agathis, family
Araucariaceae: several species, in particular
A. australis of New Zealand
. – ORIGIN early 19th century : from Maori.
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