Etymology

casuarina

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Today it means: Any of numerous trees, of the genera Casuarina and Allocasuarina, having segmented needle-like leaves; especially the ironwood and beefwood; she-oak. Full definition →

Malay kasuari
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  1. Malay · derived fromkasuari“cassowary”
  2. English todaycasuarina

From the genus name, ultimately a derivative of Malay kasuari (“cassowary”), from the resemblance of the leaves to the bird's feathers.

Words from the same roots

Malaykasuari all →

cassowary

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