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Meaning of lehua | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
/ləˈhuːə/

Definitions

The flower or wood of a Polynesian tree (Metrosideros collina); the tree itself.

Examples

“Here were the three tents overshadowed by the great lehuas, still brilliant with their cardinal blossoms.”
“The outlandishness of the capers in this first season might surprise viewers who remember “Hawaii Five-0” as “Dragnet” with lehua blossoms.”
“After breakfast, she looked forward to the bouquet of red lehua blossoms and other flowers brought to her every day.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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