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rata
ra·ta [ rtə ] (plural ra·tas)


noun 
Definition:
 
large New Zealand tree: a tree of the myrtle family with hard red wood and crimson flowers. Native to: New Zealand.  Genus Metrosideros.
[Late 18th century. < Maori]
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