"purau" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: puraus [plural]
Etymology: From Tahitian pūrau. Etymology templates: {{der|en|ty|purau|pūrau}} Tahitian pūrau Head templates: {{en-noun}} purau (plural puraus)
  1. A Polynesian shrub or small tree, Hibiscus tiliaceus, having yellow flowers and a fibrous bark. Categories (lifeform): Mallow family plants Synonyms: purao, purow
    Sense id: en-purau-en-noun-sVZ-mHq3 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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