noun
kou
Kou (noun) means a tropical tree, Cordia subcordata, valued in Hawaii for its richly grained wood. Example: “Craftsmen carve bowls from kou wood.”
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A tropical tree, Cordia subcordata, valued in Hawaii for its richly grained wood.
"Craftsmen carve bowls from kou wood."
How to use kou
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA Pacific island tree prized for woodworking.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Hawaiian kou.
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What does “kou” mean?
The word “kou” means a tropical tree, Cordia subcordata, valued in Hawaii for its richly grained wood. In plain terms, a Pacific island tree prized for woodworking.
How do you use “kou” in a sentence?
Here is “kou” used in a sentence: “Craftsmen carve bowls from kou wood.”
What part of speech is “kou”?
“Kou” is a noun.
What is the meaning of kou?
"kou" (noun) means a tropical tree, Cordia subcordata, valued in Hawaii for its richly grained wood.
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