myall

American  

[mahy-awl] / ˈmaɪ ɔl /

noun

1. any of several Australian acacias, especially Acacia pendula weeping myall, having gray foliage and drooping branches.

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myall British  

/ ˈmaɪəl /

noun

1. any of several Australian acacias, esp Acacia pendula, having hard scented wood used for fences

2. a native Australian living independently of society

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Etymology

Origin of myall

First recorded in 1835–45; apparently to be identified with myall “wild, uncivilized,” from Dharuk miyal “stranger, Aboriginal person from another tribe”

Example Sentences

"The Herald has a long and proud history of telling the Australian story. But on Myall Creek, the truth is we failed dismally."

From BBC

The SMH said it was apologising on the 185th anniversary of the Myall Creek - on 10 June - because it felt "truth is an essential force for reconciliation".

From BBC

Firefighters and aircraft working on the Myall Creek Road fire north of Maclean.

From The Guardian

Such efforts may have discouraged and confused potential applicants, according to policy analyst James Myall.

From Washington Times

“What people were hearing for a long time was that Medicaid expanded, but the governor was getting in the way of it,” Myall said.

From Washington Times