ironbark

English

/ˈʌɪənbɑːk/

noun
Definitions
  • (chiefly) Any of several unrelated eucalypts that have dark, deeply furrowed bark.
  • (chiefly) The hard wood of these trees, as used in building and construction.

Etymology

Compound from English iron + English bark (dog noise, surface of tree, covering of tree, make the noise).

Origin

English

bark

Gloss

dog noise, surface of tree, covering of tree, make the noise

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