Kauri Gum (Noun)
Meaning
Resin of the kauri trees of New Zealand; found usually as a fossil; also collected for making varnishes and linoleum.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Kauri gum was collected and sold by early European settlers in New Zealand, often finding its way into varnishes and other products.
- The kauri gum, which had been buried underground for hundreds of years, had turned a beautiful golden color and still retained its sticky consistency.
- Much of the kauri gum was collected for commercial purposes, particularly for making varnishes and linoleum.
- As a fossil, kauri gum was a prized find for collectors, offering a glimpse into New Zealand's prehistoric past.
- Early Maori people also made use of kauri gum, using it as a binding agent in the creation of tools and other essential items.