noun
- plural of manuka; a New Zealand tree (Leptospermum scoparium) or the honey produced from its flowers
Usage: often used in reference to manuka honey, which is valued for its medicinal properties; the singular form is 'manuka'
Examples
- Manukas are native to New Zealand and thrive in coastal regions.
- The beekeeper harvested honey from several manukas on the property.
- Manukas produce flowers that attract many pollinators.
- This jar contains pure manukas honey from a local farm.
- The medicinal properties of manukas have been studied for decades.