1 whau | Definition of whau

whau

noun
\ ˈ(h)wau̇, ˈfau̇\
plural -s

Definition of whau

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

History and Etymology for whau

Maori

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