ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
1. : a New Zealand shrub or small tree ( Hoheria populnea ) of the family Malvaceae having bark that is used for cordage and a profusion of small snow-white flowers in close axillary clusters — called also houhere
2. : ribbon tree
3. West : a small tree or shrub ( Adenostoma sparsifolium ) related to the chamiso