n. A small tree or shrub (Hoheria populnea) of New Zealand having a profusion of axillary clusters of honey-scented paper-white flowers and whose bark is used for cordage. Syn. -- lacebark, ribbonwood, Hoheria populnea. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
(n) small tree or shrub of New Zealand having a profusion of axillary clusters of honey-scented paper-white flowers and whose bark is used for cordage, Syn. ribbonwood, Hoheria populnea, houhere