araucaria
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- noun
- /əˈrɔːkəriə/
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- The araucaria is known for its distinctive spiraled branches and large, edible seeds.
Examples
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For the benefit of the youngsters, he demonstrated the thrower's intricate construction, from bits of araucaria wood and creepers from epiphytic ferns.
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A native of the Cautin River in the farthest region of the araucaria trees, Eduvijes did not master the sometimes doubtful capacity to write.
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In Australia, the araucaria tree provides shade and beauty in many gardens.
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The nuts from the araucaria are a popular delicacy in the regions where the tree grows.
Synonyms
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A large South American tree with spiny branches and edible seeds
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A tall evergreen tree from Norfolk Island often grown as a house plant or decoration
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A large evergreen tree from Chile and Argentina with spiral branches and edible seeds
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A tall Australian tree that makes large edible seeds important to Aboriginal people
A large Australian tree that makes big cones with edible seeds like chestnuts
A tall evergreen tree with a straight trunk often grown as a house or garden plant
A tall evergreen tree like a pine often grown for decoration
A tall pine tree from Australia and New Guinea whose light wood is used for furniture
A very tall evergreen tree from New Caledonia and the New Hebrides that looks like a Norfolk Island pine
Compounds
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A large evergreen tree from Chile and Argentina with spiral branches and edible seeds
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A family of tall evergreen trees with broad leathery leaves that make cones and come from South America and Australia
- Specialized
A large Australian tree that makes big cones with edible seeds like chestnuts
- Specialized
A very tall evergreen tree from New Caledonia and the New Hebrides that looks like a Norfolk Island pine
- Specialized
A tall pine tree from Australia and New Guinea whose light wood is used for furniture
How Tall
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word araucaria comes from the place name Araucanía, a region in southern Chile, and simply means 'from Araucanía'. So an araucaria is a tree that was first known from that region, which explains the name for these tall South American trees.