waratah
waratah · waratahs
Any of several species of plants in the genus Telopea, native to southeastern AustraliaAny of several species of plants in the genus Telopea, native to southeastern Australia.
/ˈwɔːɹətɑː/
Meaning
2 sensesAny of several species of plants in the genus Telopea, native to southeastern Australia.
A Y-shaped steel fencing post or stake.
More definitions
- tall shrub of eastern Australia having oblanceolate to obovate leaves and red flowers in compact racemes
- straggling shrub with narrow leaves and conspicuous red flowers in dense globular racemes
Origin
Borrowed from Dharug warada.Borrowed from Dharug warada.
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Forms
plural: waratahsSynonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- tall shrub of eastern Australia having oblanceolate to obovate leaves and red flowers in compact racemes:Telopea Oreades
- straggling shrub with narrow leaves and conspicuous red flowers in dense globular racemes:Telopea speciosissima
See also
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