释义 |
bunya /ˈbʌnjə /(also bunya pine or bunya bunya /ˈbʌnjəˌbʌnjə/) nounA tall coniferous Australian tree related to the monkey puzzle, bearing large cones containing edible seeds.- Araucaria bidwillii, family Araucariaceae.
Although his stand generated much publicity, the fate of the bunya pine and other trees remained uncertain, with last-minute negotiations coming to a close between the city council and Woolworth's at press time....- Who's for savoring emu, kangaroo, or skate wing dusted with bunya nut?
- As the seasons came round, they gathered for feasts of bogong moths or bunya nuts.
OriginMid 19th century: from Wiradhuri. Rhymesgunyah |