Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

toetoe

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
toe-toe
IPA
6
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
3
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Any of various tall grasses native to New Zealand, especially of the genus Austroderia.

New Zealand usage

Example Sentences

Etymology

Borrowed from Māori toetoe.

Word Breakdown

Usage

Inflected Forms

toe-toe (alternative) toi-toi (alternative)

Phrases

Chatham Island toetoe

Synonyms

toitoi arundo conspicua chionochloa conspicua plumed tussock toe toe cortaderia richardii arundo richardii

Questions

What does toetoe mean?
Any of various tall grasses native to New Zealand, especially of the genus Austroderia.
Where does toetoe come from?
Borrowed from Māori toetoe.

How to pronounce toetoe

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