Kauri, n. 1. Agathis australis, a forest tree.
2. fig. Canoe. Haere ra, e pa, i nga tai whakarewa kauri ki te uru (M. 125).
3. Resin from the tree; when fresh, used as chewing gum. Puritia to kauri hei o matenga mou (P.). Kauri tawhiti, a bituminous substance found on the beach also so used. = mimiha.
4. Soot from burnt kauri gum or resinous wood, used for tattooing; also ngarahu kauri. Me te anuhe tawatawa nga mahi a te kauri, nga uhi matarau a Uetonga (T. 30). He aha te ngarahu ? He ngarahu kauri (M. 224). He kiri wai-kauri, a well tattooed skin.
5. Hence tattooing. Katahi ano ka kitea te kauri.
6. Stone weapon. (Tahu.).
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