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Kauri Gum.
Kauri Gum - as a noun
Resin of the kauri trees of new zealand; found usually as a fossil; also collected for making varnishes and linoleum
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
kaurikauri copalkauri resinExample Sentences
"The extraction of kauri gum played a significant role in New Zealand's economy during the late 19th and early 20th centuries."
"Collectors often search for kauri gum on beaches where it washes up after being exposed by erosion."
"A necklace made from kauri gum was found buried with a Māori chief."
"The largest piece of kauri gum ever discovered weighed over 26 kilograms."
"Many artifacts made from kauri gum are on display in museums throughout New Zealand."
