Definition

Noun 1. New Zealand Dacryberry: A common name for the New Zealand tree Dacrycarpus dacrydioides, also widely known as kahikatea. It is an evergreen conifer native to New Zealand, historically valued for its pale, lightweight, and easily worked timber.

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Advanced Usage

• The term "New Zealand dacryberry" is primarily a botanical/common name and is used in specific contexts like forestry, botany, or historical descriptions of timber use. In modern usage, the Māori name "kahikatea" is more prevalent.

Variants and Related Words

• Kahikatea (n): The most common contemporary name for the same tree species ().
• White Pine (n): A historical colonial name for this tree, referencing the color and quality of its wood (not a true pine).

Synonyms

• Kahikatea
• White Pine (New Zealand)

Notes on Meaning

• The definition centers on the tree as a source of timber. Its value is specifically attributed to the properties of its wood: light in color and weight, and easy to work with tools.
• It is important to distinguish this from other berries or fruits; "dacryberry" here is part of the tree's name and does not refer to a common edible berry.

Noun

1. New Zealand evergreen valued for its light easily worked wood