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- [kou-ree]
- /ˈkaʊ ri/
- /ˈkaʊrɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kou-ree]
- /ˈkaʊ ri/
Definitions of kauri word
- noun plural kauri Also, kauri pine. a tall, coniferous tree, Agathis australis, of New Zealand, yielding a valuable timber and a resin. 1
- noun plural kauri the wood of this tree. 1
- noun plural kauri any of various other trees of the genus Agathis. 1
- noun plural kauri kauri resin. 1
- noun kauri A tall coniferous forest tree that has broad leathery leaves and produces valuable timber and dammar resin. It grows in warm countries from Malaysia to New Zealand. 1
- noun kauri a New Zealand coniferous tree, Agathis australis, with oval leaves and round cones: family Araucariaceae 0
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Origin of kauri
First appearance:
before 1815 One of the 39% newest English words
Borrowed into English from Maori around 1815-25
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Parts of speech for Kauri
noun
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preposition
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kauri popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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