angophora
/ (æŋˈɡɒfərə) /
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noun
any tree of the genus Angophora, related to the eucalyptus and native to E Australia
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Word Origin for angophora
New Latin, from Greek angeion vessel + phoreus bearer
Words nearby angophora
Anglo-Venetian glass, Angola, Angolan, Angolese, angon, angophora, angor, Angora, Angora cat, Angora goat, Angora rabbit
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Example sentences from the Web for angophora
The large-seeded Angophora mentioned by me before, also grew in this district.
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