kurrajong

kur ra jong |ˈkərəˌjôNG, -ˌjäNG ˈkərəʤɔŋ |(also currajong ) ▶noun an Australian plant that produces useful tough fiber. [Several species, in particular a small tree with shiny pointed leaves and boat-shaped leathery seed cases (Brachychiton populneus, family Sterculiaceae ).] ORIGIN early 19th cent.: from Dharuk garrajung ‘fiber fishing line. ’

kurrajong

kurrajong |ˈkʌrədʒɒŋ |(also currajong ) ▶noun an Australian plant which produces useful tough fibre. ●Several species, in particular a small tree with shiny pointed leaves and boat-shaped leathery seed cases (Brachychiton populneus, family Sterculiaceae ). ORIGIN early 19th cent.: from Dharuk garrajung ‘fibre fishing line ’.