| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷|hau̇ noun
( -s )
Etymology: Maori
New Zealand : any of several native woody plants: as
a. : a branching shrub ( Pomaderris elliptica ) with leaves lustrous above and whitish tomentose below and cymes of fragrant pale yellow flowers
b. : a small sometimes shrubby tree ( Quintinia serrata ) that is more or less covered with whitish scales and has shining leathery serrated leaves and cymes of pale lilac flowers