Totara

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(definition) by Webster 1913 (print) Thu Jan 19 2006 at 7:54:48

To"ta*ra (?), n. [Maori.]

A coniferous tree (Podocarpus totara), next to the kauri the most valuable timber tree of New Zeland. Its hard reddish wood is used for furniture and building, esp. in wharves, bridges, etc. Also mahogany pine.

 

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