jarrah

noun jar·rah \ˈja-rə\

Definition of JARRAH

: a tall eucalyptus (Eucalyptus marginata) of western Australia with rough bark, alternate leaves, and durable hard wood; also : its wood

Nyungar (Australian aboriginal language of southwest Western Australia) jarrilʸ

First Known Use: circa 1866

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