burrawong
- noun
- Australian
:
burrawong
- Many indigenous Australians used the seeds of the burrawong for food after careful preparation.
Examples
-
In some gardens, the burrawong is prized for its striking foliage and unique shape.
-
The burrawong can live for several centuries and adds a prehistoric look to the landscape.
-
The burrawong is a unique plant found in Australia.
-
Many gardeners admire the burrawong for its glossy leaves.
-
In some gardens, the burrawong is prized for its striking foliage and unique shape.
-
Many indigenous Australians used the seeds of the burrawong for food after careful preparation.
-
The burrawong can live for several centuries and adds a prehistoric look to the landscape.
Synonyms
A large plant like a palm with stiff shiny leaves that grows in eastern Australia
How Big
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word burrawong comes from an Australian Aboriginal word that people used to name this plant long before English speakers started to use it. So the English name keeps that local word for the ancient, palmlike plant with glossy leaves and edible seeds.