Totara
To"ta*ra\, n. [Maori.] A coniferous tree (Podocarpus totara), next to the kauri the most valuable timber tree of New Zeland. Its hard reddish wood is used for furniture and building, esp. in wharves, bridges, etc. Also mahogany pine.| totara | |
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| valuable timber tree of New Zealand yielding hard reddish wood used for furniture and bridges and wharves |