burrawang

noun

bur·​ra·​wang
ˈbərəˌwaŋ
plural -s
: an Australian plant of the genus Macrozamia (especially M. spiralis)

Word History

Etymology

probably after Mount Burrawang, New South Wales, Australia

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“Burrawang.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/burrawang. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

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