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‖ tawhiri|tɑːˈfiri, taˈwiːrɪ| Also tawiri. [Maori.] Native name of the New Zealand tree Pittosporum tenuifolium, noted for its fragrant white blossoms.
1872A. Domett Ranolf vi. i. 108 Its floor..with faint tawhiri-leaves besprent. 1884T. Bracken Lays Maori 21 The early breeze that..stole the rich Tawhiri's sweet perfume. |