kawaka (noun)

1. As the sun set, the eerie shadows cast by the towering kawaka trees sent shivers down my spine.

2. In the graphic novel series, the villain's lair is hidden deep within the foreboding kawaka forest.

3. According to Maori mythology, the kawaka tree possesses mystical powers and is inhabited by ancient spirits.

4. The couple strolled hand in hand through the enchanting kawaka grove, savoring the peaceful ambiance.