marri

/ ˈmærɪ /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of marri¹

C19: from a native Australian language

Example Sentences

Tribal areas, in the possession of the Marri and Bugti tribes, cover 7129 sq. m.

From Project Gutenberg

It would be difficult to match the stately dignity and imposing presence of a Baluch chief of the Marri or Bugti clans.

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Aujourd'hui mari, demain marri—To-day married, to-morrow marred.

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