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pohutukawa

noun
po·​hu·​tu·​ka·​wa | \pōˌhütəˈkäwə\
plural -s

Definition of pohutukawa 

1 : a New Zealand tree (Metrosideros tomentosa) with crimson flowers and silvery leaves below

2 : a New Zealand variety of the sweet potato

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