First Known Use: 1806
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araucaria
noun ar·au·car·ia \ˌa-ˌrȯ-ˈka-rē-ə\
Definition of ARAUCARIA
: any of a genus (Araucaria of the family Araucariaceae, the araucaria family) of South American or Australian coniferous trees that resemble pines and are often grown as ornamentals; especially : monkey puzzle
— ar·au·car·i·an \-ē-ən\ adjective
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Origin of ARAUCARIA
New Latin, from Arauco
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