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karri-gum
kar·ri
/
ˈkær
i
/
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[
kar
-ee
]
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noun
1.
an Australian
gum
tree,
Eucalyptus diversicolor.
2.
the heavy, tough wood of this tree.
Also called
karri gum.
Origin:
1865–70;
of obscure origin
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karri
(ˈkɑːrɪ)
—
n
,
pl
-ris
1.
an Australian eucalyptus tree,
Eucalyptus diversifolia
2.
the durable wood of this tree, used esp for construction
[from a native Australian language]
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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