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casuarina

ca·sua·rina

UK/ˌkæsu.əˈɹiːnə/ US/ˌkæsu.əˈɹaɪnə/ uncommon

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any of various trees and shrubs of the genus Casuarina having jointed stems and whorls of scalelike leaves; some yield heavy hardwood

Origin

From the genus name, ultimately a derivative of Malay kasuari (“cassowary”), from the resemblance of the leaves to the bird's feathers.

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