Etymology

burrawang

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Today it means: Any of various cycads of the genera Macrozamia and Cycas, especially Macrozamia communis, a tree with fronds yielding edible nuts. Full definition →

First used 18th c.Dharug buruwang
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  1. Dharug · borrowed fromburuwang
  2. English todayburrawang

Borrowed from Dharug buruwang.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 18th c. Any of various cycads of the genera Macrozamia and Cycas, especially Macrozamia communis, a tree with fronds yielding edible nuts.

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