Moreton Bay ash

noun

More·​ton Bay ash

ˈmōrtᵊn-

: an Australian tree (Eucalyptus tesselaris) with tough durable wood and gum rich in tannin

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Etymology

Moreton Bay, Queensland, Australia

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