koa

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A large tree of species Acacia koa (family Fabaceae) which is endemic to and common on the islands of Hawaii; or the wood of this tree.

Pronunciation

/kəʊə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-koa.wav

Word forms

koa koas

Etymology

Borrowed from Hawaiian koa. Doublet of toa.

Derived words

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