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Definition of quandong in English: quandongnoun ˈkwandɒŋˈkwɒndɒŋˈkwänˌdäNG Either of two Australian trees. 桄柊树 a small tree of the sandalwood family, which has round red fruit with an edible pulp and kernel (Eucarya acuminata, family Santalaceae). (also 'blue quandong') a large tree of the subtropical rainforest, which has blue berries (Elaeocarpus grandis, family Elaeocarpaceae). Example sentencesExamples - The cassowary evolved amid the Wet Tropics, thriving on figs, quandongs, and other distinctive fruits.
- Camel was on the menu, as well as broadbill, kangaroo tail, emu, crocodile, native leaf salad, quandongs and kakadu plums.
- Colorful quandongs have a wide variety of edible uses.
- Says Jurgen: ‘Three plants in Central Australia, with an index of seven, are already under pressure because of camels: the quandong, the bean tree and the curly pod wattle.’
- The Copley bakery cafe serves the best quandong pies you will ever taste.
OriginMid 19th century: from Wiradhuri. Definition of quandong in US English: quandongnounˈkwänˌdäNG Either of two Australian trees. 桄柊树 a small tree of the sandalwood family that has round red fruit with an edible pulp and kernel (Eucarya acuminata, family Santalaceae) (also 'blue quandong') a large tree of the subtropical rainforest that has blue berries (Elaeocarpus grandis, family Elaeocarpaceae) Example sentencesExamples - Colorful quandongs have a wide variety of edible uses.
- Says Jurgen: ‘Three plants in Central Australia, with an index of seven, are already under pressure because of camels: the quandong, the bean tree and the curly pod wattle.’
- The cassowary evolved amid the Wet Tropics, thriving on figs, quandongs, and other distinctive fruits.
- The Copley bakery cafe serves the best quandong pies you will ever taste.
- Camel was on the menu, as well as broadbill, kangaroo tail, emu, crocodile, native leaf salad, quandongs and kakadu plums.
OriginMid 19th century: from Wiradhuri. |