Quandong (Noun)
Meaning 1
Australian tree with edible flesh and edible nutlike seed.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The quandong tree is a common sight in the arid regions of Western Australia, where its fruit and seeds are eaten by native birds and animals.
- Indigenous Australians have been harvesting quandongs for thousands of years, using them as a food source in times of scarcity.
- The quandong seed is a delicacy in some parts of Australia, often roasted and eaten as a snack or used as an ingredient in traditional desserts.
- Bushwalkers often forage for quandong fruit, prized for its sweet and slightly sour taste.
- In recent years, the quandong has gained popularity as a "bush food" ingredient, featured in modern Australian cuisine.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Red Australian fruit; used for dessert or in jam.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Synonyms
Meaning 4
Australian tree having hard white timber and glossy green leaves with white flowers followed by one-seeded glossy blue fruit.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.