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Definition of metrosideros
metrosideros
/ˌmɛtroʊsəˈdɪəroʊs/
me · tro · si · de · ros
Plural:metrosideros
metrosideros Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A genus of flowering trees, shrubs, and vines in the myrtle family (Myrtaceae), native primarily to the Pacific region including New Zealand and Hawaii, characterized by their exceptionally hard wood and showy, brush-like clusters of red flowers.
Example
"During our hike through the Hawaiian rainforest, we marveled at the bright red blossoms of the native metrosideros trees."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from Modern Latin, rooted in Ancient Greek 'mētra' (heartwood, pith) and 'sidēros' (iron), referring to the exceptional hardness of the timber found in these trees.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Metrosideros. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/metrosideros