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