Associations to the word «Puka»

Wiktionary

PUKA, noun. A small usually perforated wave- and beach-polished shell fragment formed from the spire of a cone, found along beaches of Pacific islands, and used especially to make necklaces.
PUKA, noun. Alternative form of púca

Dictionary definition

PUKA, noun. South American shrub or small tree having long shining evergreen leaves and panicles of green or yellow flowers.
PUKA, noun. Small roundheaded New Zealand tree having large resinous leaves and panicles of green-white flowers.

Wise words

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John Locke