Araucaria (Noun)
Meaning
Any of several tall South American or Australian trees with large cones and edible seeds.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The park ranger led the group on a hike to see the massive araucaria trees native to the region.
- Araucaria seeds are an important food source for many indigenous communities in South America.
- In the Australian garden, a towering araucaria stood as a striking centerpiece.
- Botanists were fascinated by the unique characteristics of the araucaria trees they encountered during their expedition.
- The landscape architect chose to feature an araucaria in the design for its striking shape and edible seeds.