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Meaning of matai | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

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

Equivalents

Français mâtai
Português matai

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.”

CEFR level

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

matai beer matairesinol matajuelo matajuelo blanco Matala Matalaba

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