noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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Pronunciation
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Received-Pronunciation, US:/ˈmʌŋkiˌpʌz(ə)l/
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Northern-England:/ˈmʊŋkiˌpʊz(ə)l/
Scotland:/ˈmʌŋkeˌpʌz(ə)l/
1
noun
Meaning 1
A large coniferous tree, Araucaria araucana, native to Chile.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
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noun
Meaning 2
large Chilean evergreen conifer having intertwined branches and bearing edible nuts
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: chile pine, Araucaria araucana
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: araucaria
History
Etymology
From monkey + puzzle, apparently because the branches are so crowded and twisted that even a monkey would find it difficult to climb.
Across languages
Translations
26 source translations are retained for this English entry.