tawhirin.
/tɑːˈfiri//taˈwiːri/ Native name of the New Zealand tree Pittosporum tenuifolium, noted for its fragrant white blossoms.
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1872 A. Domett Ranolf & Amohia vi. i. 108 Its floor..with faint tawhiri-leaves besprent.
1884 T. Bracken Lays of Maori 21 The early breeze that..stole the rich Tawhiri's sweet perfume.
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