wilga

noun

wil·​ga

ˈwilgə

plural -s

: an Australian plant of the genus Geijera (family Rutaceae)

especially : a tree (G. parviflora) with aromatic hard wood and foliage resembling that of a willow

Word History

Etymology

from native name in New South Wales

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