Meaning of matai | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A Samoan chief.
2. A coniferous tree, Prumnopitys taxifolia, endemic to New Zealand.

Examples

“Constructed from the native timbers rimu, kauri, or matai, the interior has been refurbished in sympathy with the era of the home. The five bedrooms are individually designed, all with private balconies or verandahs.”

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