waratah
/ (ˌwɒrəˈtɑː, ˈwɒrətɑː) /
noun
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 for waratah
from a native Australian language
Words nearby waratah
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Example sentences from the Web for waratah
The waratah is of a brilliant red colour, growing single and stately on a high stalk.
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