n. Any of several tropical shrubs or trees in the mallow family, especially Hibiscus tiliaceus, yielding fibers used for cordage, and H. elatus, having bluish wood. [Taíno mahou.] |
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n. A tree (Melicytus ramiflorus) native to New Zealand and having whitish bark, purple berries, and small yellow fragrant flowers. [Maori.] |
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