mulga
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Hard Australian tree wood used for fence posts, tools, and firewood
- noun
- Australian
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madera de mulga
- The fence was built using strong mulga posts that would last for years.
Examples
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Traditional tools made from mulga are valued for their durability in the Australian outback.
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He carved a sturdy walking stick from a piece of fallen mulga he had collected.
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Many tools are made from mulga wood.
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The mulga is known for its durability.
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He carved a sturdy walking stick from a piece of fallen mulga he had collected.
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The fence was built using strong mulga posts that would last for years.
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Traditional tools made from mulga are valued for their durability in the Australian outback.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Mulga comes from an Aboriginal name for a tough Australian acacia, and people noticed its very hard wood. That's why mulga also means the strong timber used for fuel, fence posts and tools.
