marri

British

/ ˈmærɪ /

noun

a species of eucalyptus, Eucalyptus calophylla, of Western Australia, widely cultivated for its coloured flowers

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Etymology

Origin of marri

C19: from a native Australian language

Example Sentences

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“If we fail to grow wheat … next year we might not have even wheat to eat,” Marri said.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 25, 2022

The pact was signed by Israel's Minister of Economy and Industry Orna Barbiva and her counterpart, UAE Minister of Economy Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, after months of negotiations.

From Reuters • May 31, 2022

After a yearslong court fight over whether Mr. Marri could be held as an enemy combatant, he pleaded guilty to a single count of conspiracy and was sentenced to eight years in prison.

From New York Times • Jul. 27, 2015

The nephew thanked Qatari officials for their help in getting Marri back home, saying they made “tremendous efforts” to do so.

From Washington Post • Jan. 18, 2015

This man was a Rind Baluch of the Marri Hills, and proud of it; but pride is not always an asset at Yasmini's.

From The Winds of the World by Mundy, Talbot

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