tuart

/ ˈtuːɑːt /

noun

1. a eucalyptus tree, Eucalyptus gomphocephala , of Australia, yielding a very durable light-coloured timber

Word History and Origins

Origin of tuart¹

from a native Australian language

Example Sentences

Tuart is also comparatively limited in extent.

From Project Gutenberg

The total area of the principal forest regions of Western Australia covers no less than 20,400,000 acres, made up of:— Jarrah 8,000,000 acres Karri 1,200,000 " Tuart 200,000 " Wandoo 7,000,000 " York Gum, Yate Sandalwood, and Jam 4,000,000 " ———— 20,400,000 Jarrah is, without doubt, the principal forest-tree of Western Australia.

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