Meaning of koa | Babel Free

Definitions

A large tree of species Acacia koa (family Fabaceae) which is endemic to and common on the islands of Hawaii; or the wood of this tree.

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Examples

“As you get higher, native vegetation takes over, so a prospect might be framed by the dangling leaves of the beautiful koa tree, each leaf a gently curved, trembling sickle.”

“The outer frame is made of koa and maple.”

“At her funeral, Likelike's body was placed in a polished koa coffin, adorned with sprays of gardenia […].”

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