kurrajong
/ˈkʌrədʒɒŋ
/(also currajong)
noun
An Australian plant which produces useful tough fibre.
- Several species, in particular a small tree with shiny pointed leaves and boat-shaped leathery seed cases (Brachychiton populneus, family Sterculiaceae).
- The house is protected by a tree lined driveway which features Himalayan cedars, Chinese elms, white cedars, peppercorns, kurrajongs, jacarandas, bunyah trees and an abundance of olives.
- Tall desert oaks grow in the swales between the dunes, and stately desert kurrajongs dot the rolling hills between the ranges.
Origin
Early 19th century: from Dharuk garrajung 'fibre fishing line'.
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