an Australian coniferous tree (Araucaria bidwillii) of the araucaria family, with thick, flat, lanceolate needles and large, edible seeds
Origin:
< native name
See bunya-bunya in American Heritage Dictionary 4
also bun·ya·bun·ya
noun
An Australian evergreen coniferous tree (Araucaria bidwilli) having tiers of nearly whorled branches, sharp-pointed leaves, and large cones. Also called bunya pine.
Origin:
Origin: Yagara (Aboriginal language of eastern Australia)