Currajong (Noun)
Meaning
Widely distributed tree of eastern Australia yielding a tough durable fiber and soft light attractively grained wood; foliage is an important emergency food for cattle.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The currajong tree is highly valued for its timber, which is used to make furniture and other wood products.
- In rural areas, the leaves of the currajong tree are often used as emergency fodder for cattle during times of drought.
- The currajong is a common sight in the eastern regions of Australia, with its tall, straight trunk and broad, spreading canopy.
- After a bushfire, the regrowth of the currajong tree can provide a vital source of nutrition for livestock.
- The durable fibers of the currajong tree have been used by Indigenous people for centuries to make strong rope and cloth.