"koa" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /kəʊə/ [UK] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-koa.wav Forms: koas [plural], koa [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from Hawaiian koa. Doublet of toa. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|haw|koa}} Hawaiian koa, {{doublet|en|toa#Etymology 3}} Doublet of toa Head templates: {{en-noun|s|koa}} koa (plural koas or koa)
  1. A large tree of species Acacia koa (family Fabaceae) which is endemic to and common on the islands of Hawaii; or the wood of this tree. Categories (lifeform): Acacias Derived forms: koa finch, koa wilt

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