stringybark
- noun
- Australian
:
eucalipto de corteza fibrosa
- The stringybark tree is known for its tough bark.
Examples
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Many koalas make their homes in stringybark trees.
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Bushrangers once hid in the dense stringybark woodlands.
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The stringybark forests are common in parts of southeastern Australia.
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Many stringybarks grow in the Australian bush.
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The campers used stringybark to create their shelter in the wilderness.
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Stringybark trees are known for their fibrous bark, which is useful for making rope.
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In Australia, stringybark is often favored for building due to its durability.
Compounds
- Australian
An Australian eucalyptus tree with thin leaves and stringy bark
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word stringybark is made of two words: stringy meaning 'like long thin pieces' and bark meaning 'tree skin'. It names Australian eucalyptus trees whose bark peels in long strings, so the name tells you exactly what the trees look like.
