toa
toa — noun
1. a warrior from the traditional societies of the Pacific islands, especially in M
a warrior from the traditional societies of the Pacific islands, especially in Māori and other Polynesian cultures, known for courage and skill in battle
The old chief told stories about a famous toa who had protected the village.
countable noun describing a named warrior
Brandon watched a documentary about young toa fighters training with wooden weapons on a beach.
The toa wore a flax and feather cloak during the welcome ceremony for visitors.
Mayumi learned that a toa was a leader and fighter in Polynesian communities.
2. a tall tree from the genus Casuarina, native to Australia, Southeast Asia, and t
a tall tree from the genus Casuarina, native to Australia, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific islands, with thin drooping branches that look like pine needles
A row of toa trees lined the path from the beach to the village hall.
countable noun, tree sense
Amira sat in the shade of a toa tree while she waited for the bus.
People use the wood of the toa tree to make garden tools and fence posts.
Owen planted young toa trees along the driveway to create a windbreak for the garden.
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1 (POLYNESIAN WARRIOR): this refers to the tree, not the person. The tree is sometimes called she-oak or ironwood in English, but 'toa' is the term used in Pacific island contexts.