marri

noun

mar·​ri

ˈmärē

plural -s

: a very large Australian red gum (Eucalyptus calophylla) having white flowers and yielding tough strong yellowish brown wood whose value as lumber is somewhat impaired by the numerous gum veins

Word History

Etymology

native name in Australia

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