casuarina

Pronunciation: /ˌkæsu.əˈɹiːnə/

The English word “casuarina” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

Any of numerous trees, of the genera Casuarina and Allocasuarina, having segmented needle-like leaves; especially the ironwood and beefwood; she-oak.

From the genus name, ultimately a derivative of Malay kasuari (“cassowary”), from the resemblance of the leaves to the bird's feathers.

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