Houhere (Noun)
Meaning
Small tree or shrub of New Zealand having a profusion of axillary clusters of honey-scented paper-white flowers and whose bark is used for cordage.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The houhere, with its delicate flowers, is a favorite among New Zealand gardeners.
- New Zealand settlers utilized the bark of the houhere for creating ropes and other cordage.
- The smell of honey from the houhere filled the morning air near its blooming clusters.
- Houhere trees are often used as borders in traditional Maori landscaping.
- Local weavers prized the durable bark of the houhere for crafting beautiful woven baskets.