kurrajong

(kʉr′ə jôŋ′)

noun

any of several Australian trees and shrubs; esp., a bottletree (Brachychiton populneum) yielding fibers used for weaving nets, mats, etc.

Origin: < native name in Australia

See kurrajong in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

An Australian evergreen tree (Brachychiton populneus) having palmately lobed leaves, yellowish or reddish flowers, and long-stalked follicles.

Origin:

Origin: Dharuk garrajuᶇ, fishing line made from the bark of the tree

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