kie-kie

A woman weaves a basket from kie-kie leaves.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of climbing plant native to New Zealand, specifically Freycinetia banksii, whose leaves are traditionally used for weaving baskets and other items.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The Maori people often used kie-kie leaves to craft durable baskets. (A climbing plant from New Zealand used for weaving.)
  • We spotted a kie-kie vine winding up the trunk of a native tree. (A specific species of climbing plant.)

Advanced Usage

• "kie-kie basket": A basket woven from the leaves of the kie-kie plant.
  • She carried a traditional kie-kie basket filled with berries. (A basket made from the plant's leaves.)

Variants and Related Words

• Kiekie (alternate spelling): The same plant, often written without a hyphen.
  • The kiekie is an important resource for Māori weaving. (The same climbing plant.)

Synonyms

• Climbing pandanus: A general term for plants in the genus, which includes kie-kie.
• Freycinetia banksii: The scientific name for the kie-kie plant.

Related Idioms

• There are no common idioms involving "kie-kie," as it is a specific botanical term.

Phrasal Verbs

• There are no phrasal verbs associated with "kie-kie."

Notes

• The term "kie-kie" is primarily used in New Zealand English and botany contexts. It is not commonly found in general vocabulary.