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noun
A coastal sea squirt (Pyura stolonifera), found in some parts of Australia and South Africa.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Australia
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A large flowering plant, Alocasia macrorrhizos, native to tropical islands from Asia to Australia.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: giant taro, giant alocasia
Antonyms: none provided
History
Unknown; likely from a Pama-Nyungan language. English sources from the 19th century describe it as an Australian word.
Uncertain; likely from Bandjalang kanjibuy, or from another Pama-Nyungan language. Attested in English from the 19th century.
