"rewarewa" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: rewarewas [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from Maori rewarewa, from rewa (“to float”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|mi|rewarewa}} Maori rewarewa Head templates: {{en-noun}} rewarewa (plural rewarewas)
  1. (New Zealand) A tall evergreen tree, Knightia excelsa, endemic to New Zealand, with leathery leaves and red flowers. Tags: New-Zealand Synonyms: New Zealand honeysuckle

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