noun
- a New Zealand tree with large heart-shaped leaves that are green on top and white underneath
Usage: New Zealand
Examples
- The mahoe tree is easily recognized by its distinctive two-toned leaves.
- Mahoe wood is prized by woodworkers for its beautiful grain.
- The white undersides of mahoe leaves shimmer in the wind.
- Native birds often nest in the branches of mahoe trees.
- Mahoe is commonly found in New Zealand’s native forests.