'Metrosideros robusta' definitions:

Definition of 'Metrosideros robusta'

From: GCIDE

Rata \Ra"ta\ (r[aum]"t[.a]), n. [Maori.] (Bot.) A New Zealand forest tree (Metrosideros robusta), also, its hard dark red wood, used by the Maoris for paddles and war clubs. [1913 Webster]