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tuckeroo

noun
tuck·​er·​oo | \ ¦tə-kə-¦rü How to pronounce tuckeroo (audio) \
plural tuckeroos

Definition of tuckeroo

Australia
: carrotwood There are also two dominant trees; an existing mandarin in the centre of the courtyard and a tuckeroo beyond the wall.— Paul Urquha, Sydney Morning Herald, 28 July 2004

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First Known Use of tuckeroo

1889, in the meaning defined above

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tucket

tuck in

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