Meaning
The flower or wood of a Polynesian tree (Metrosideros collina); the tree itself.
Etymology
Origin: Indigenous languages
From Hawaiian lehua.
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.