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单词 kurrajong
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Definition of kurrajong in English:

kurrajong

(also currajong)
nounˈkʌrədʒɒŋ-ˌjäNG
  • An Australian plant which produces useful tough fibre.

    (澳大利亚产)瓶木

    Several species, in particular a small tree with shiny pointed leaves and boat-shaped leathery seed cases (Brachychiton populneus, family Sterculiaceae)

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Looking east there are kurrajongs on either side of Bromley Street, planted as a memorial to the war dead.
    • With this in mind, he painstakingly replanted currajongs taken from the bush to shade his driveway.
    • In addition, those strange looking boab trees, tall livistona palms, beautiful water lilies, colourful kapok bushes and kurrajong trees are all special sights across this unique landscape.
    • Tall desert oaks grow in the swales between the dunes, and stately desert kurrajongs dot the rolling hills between the ranges.
    • The house is protected by a tree lined driveway which features Himalayan cedars, Chinese elms, white cedars, peppercorns, kurrajongs, jacarandas, bunyah trees and an abundance of olives.

Origin

Early 19th century: from Dharuk garrajung 'fibre fishing line'.

Definition of kurrajong in US English:

kurrajong

(also currajong)
noun-ˌjäNG
  • An Australian plant which produces useful tough fiber.

    (澳大利亚产)瓶木

    Several species, in particular a small tree with shiny pointed leaves and boat-shaped leathery seed cases (Brachychiton populneus, family Sterculiaceae)

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The house is protected by a tree lined driveway which features Himalayan cedars, Chinese elms, white cedars, peppercorns, kurrajongs, jacarandas, bunyah trees and an abundance of olives.
    • Looking east there are kurrajongs on either side of Bromley Street, planted as a memorial to the war dead.
    • Tall desert oaks grow in the swales between the dunes, and stately desert kurrajongs dot the rolling hills between the ranges.
    • With this in mind, he painstakingly replanted currajongs taken from the bush to shade his driveway.
    • In addition, those strange looking boab trees, tall livistona palms, beautiful water lilies, colourful kapok bushes and kurrajong trees are all special sights across this unique landscape.

Origin

Early 19th century: from Dharuk garrajung ‘fiber fishing line’.

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