waratah
- Australian a proteaceous shrub, Telopea speciosissima, the floral emblem of New South Wales, having dark green leaves and large clusters of crimson flowers
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Word Origin
from a native Australian language
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The waratah is of a brilliant red colour, growing single and stately on a high stalk.
Peeps At Many Lands: AustraliaFrank Fox