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Moreton Bay chestnut

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Castanospermum australe, a large Australian tree with showy flowers and poisonous seeds, prized for its dense, attractive wood.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: bean tree, black bean

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

Australian tree having pinnate leaves and orange-yellow flowers followed by large woody pods containing 3 or 4 seeds that resemble chestnuts; yields dark strong wood

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: Australian chestnut

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: bean tree

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