Mahoe Definition
mə-hō
noun
Any of several tropical shrubs or trees in the family Malvaceae, especially Hibiscus tiliaceus, yielding fibers used for cordage, and H. elatus, having bluish wood.
American Heritage
A tree (Melicytus ramiflorus) native to New Zealand and having whitish bark, purple berries, and small yellow fragrant flowers.
American Heritage
Any of a number of different trees, usually found around the tropics.
Wiktionary
Synonyms:
- purau
- Hibiscus tiliaceus
- balibago
- mahagua
- majagua
- Hibiscus elatus
- blue mahoe
- Cuban bast
Origin of Mahoe
Taíno mahou
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
Maori
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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