Synonyms for

Rau

Verb / raʊ / Another word for rau — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Rau is a Maori word that means 'leaf' or 'leaves'.

Synonyms & similar words

leaf foliage greenery herbage vegetation flora frondescence bushes shrubs underbrush undergrowth thicket hedge bracken fern moss lichen weed grass

Example sentences

  1. I saw a beautiful rau on the ground.
  2. The rau on the trees were changing colors in the fall.
  3. The salad was full of fresh rau.
  4. I love the smell of rau in the forest.
  5. The rau on the bushes were wet from the rain.

Quotes

  • 'The rau of a tree are its lungs,' said the Maori chief.
  • 'The rau of the trees were rustling in the breeze, making a soft sound,' wrote the poet.
  • 'The rau of the forest were so thick, I could hardly see the sky,' said the explorer.

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