Kowhai
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A small deciduous tree or shrub native to New Zealand and Chile, bearing drooping clusters of tubular golden-yellow flowers and yielding a hard, durable timber.
“The kowhai tree at the garden gate was laden with yellow blossoms in early spring.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
kow·hai
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Wordle
Four vowels O, W-sound, H-sound, A, I, the unusual HAI ending makes it nearly impossible to guess
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Scrabble
Worth 16 points, K scores 5 and W scores 4, excellent tile value despite its rarity
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