ironbark

American  

[ahy-ern-bahrk] / ˈaɪ ərnˌbɑrk /

noun

1. any of the various Australian eucalyptuses having a hard, solid bark.

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ironbark British  

/ ˈaɪənˌbɑːk /

noun

1. any of several Australian eucalyptus trees that have hard rough bark

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Etymology

Origin of ironbark

First recorded in 1905–10; iron + bark ²

Example Sentences

A few years ago, the freelance film editor had ringed the three-bedroom property, which he bought in 2008 after his mother died, with an ironbark veranda.

From Washington Post

A few years ago the freelance film editor had ringed the three-bedroom property, which he bought in 2008 after his mother died, with an ironbark veranda.

From Seattle Times

I’m shooting a film out here called “Ironbark.”

From Los Angeles Times

Red ironbark eucalyptus is on the list, but no palms.

From Los Angeles Times

Grapevine, ironbark and fruit trees like peach and orange were going up in smoke.

From New York Times