stringy-bark

British  

noun

1. any of several eucalyptus trees having a fibrous bark

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stringy-bark

The stringy-bark became even numerous on the flats, in consequence of the more sandy nature of the soil: but the hills were scrubby, and Mr. Gilbert reported that he had even seen the Bricklow.

From Journal of an Overland Expedition in Australia : from Moreton Bay to Port Essington, a distance of upwards of 3000 miles, during the years 1844-1845 by Ludwig Leichhardt

Brook had shifted the rails there often before—fifteen years ago—perhaps the selfsame rails, for stringy-bark lasts long; and the action brought the past near to him—nearer than he wished.

From While the Billy Boils by Henry Lawson

The bergue was covered with fine bloodwood trees, stringy-bark and box.

From Journal of an Overland Expedition in Australia : from Moreton Bay to Port Essington, a distance of upwards of 3000 miles, during the years 1844-1845 by Ludwig Leichhardt

The country to this is good, with occasionally a little ironstone and gravel, timber of stringy-bark, and a little low gum scrub.

From Explorations in Australia The Journals of John McDouall Stuart by John McDouall Stuart

Quondong duff, paddy-melon pie, and wallaby Irish stew We used to eat while reaping for the stringy-bark cockatoo.

From The Old Bush Songs by A. B. (Andrew Barton) Paterson

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