To"ta*ra (?), n. [Maori.] A
coniferous tree (Podocarpus totara), next to the kauri the most
valuable timber tree of New Zeland. Its hard reddish wood is used for
furniture and building, esp. in wharves, bridges, etc. Also
mahogany pine.
To"ta*ra (?), n. [Maori.] A
coniferous tree (Podocarpus totara), next to the kauri the most
valuable timber tree of New Zeland. Its hard reddish wood is used for
furniture and building, esp. in wharves, bridges, etc. Also
mahogany pine.