the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. A coniferous tree (Podocarpus totara), next to the kauri the most valuable timber tree of New Zealand. Its hard reddish wood is used for furniture and building, esp. in wharves, bridges, etc. Also mahogany pine.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. A coniferous tree, Podocarpus Totara, the most valuable timber-tree of New Zealand.
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n. valuable timber tree of New Zealand yielding hard reddish wood used for furniture and bridges and wharves
Word Usage
"The track, a seldom-used blazed trail, led steeply up the north side of the valley through thick silver beech forest with little understorey and a scattering of totara."