kaury

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Noun kaury has 1 sense

kauri, kaury, Agathis australis - tall timber tree of New Zealand having white straight-grained wood
--₁ is a kind of kauri pine, dammar pine
--₁ is a member of Agathis, genus Agathis

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Kaury

Noun

Definition: A type of short staple cotton grown in Sudan and Egypt.

Example sentence: The textile industry in Sudan heavily relies on the production of kaury for making high-quality clothing.

Adjective

Definition: Pertaining to or characteristic of Sudanese or Egyptian cotton known as kaury.

Example sentence: The kaury fabric used for the dress was exceptionally soft and luxurious.

Local

Definition: A local term used in certain regions to refer to a small traditional fishing boat.

Example sentence: The fishermen took out their kaury to catch fish in the shallow coastal waters.