noun
- plural of kauri; large evergreen coniferous trees native to New Zealand and Australia
Examples
- The ancient kauris in the forest were over 1,000 years old.
- Kauris are among the largest trees in the Southern Hemisphere.
- The logging of kauris was restricted to protect these magnificent trees.
- Tourists come from around the world to see the giant kauris.
- Kauris produce a valuable resin that was historically harvested.
- The Maori people have long revered the mighty kauris as sacred trees.