makomako
makomako · makomakos
A tree endemic to New Zealand, taxonomic name Aristotelia serrataA tree endemic to New Zealand, taxonomic name Aristotelia serrata.
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)A tree endemic to New Zealand, taxonomic name Aristotelia serrata.
(countable, uncountable)The New Zealand bellbird.
More definitions
- graceful deciduous shrub or small tree having attractive foliage and small red berries that turn black at maturity and are used for making wine
Origin
Borrowed from Māori makomako.Borrowed from Māori makomako.
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Forms
plural: makomakosSynonyms
4 synonymsClose in meaning
- graceful deciduous shrub or small tree having attractive foliage and small red berries that turn black at maturity and are used for making wine:New Zealand wine berrywineberryAristotelia serrataAristotelia racemosa
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable