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jarrah

noun
jar·​rah | \ ˈjer-É™ How to pronounce jarrah (audio) , ˈja-rÉ™\

Definition of jarrah

: a tall eucalyptus (Eucalyptus marginata) of western Australia with rough bark, alternate leaves, and durable hard wood also : its wood

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 This guest bathroom boasts more of the beautiful granite and an Australian jarrah wood shower floor. — Bang Staff And Correspondents, The Mercury News, "Sponsored: Bay-front living at Harbor Bay’s edge," 29 July 2019

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First Known Use of jarrah

circa 1866, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for jarrah

Nyungar (Australian aboriginal language of southwest Western Australia) jarrilʸ

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