Meanings
nounleopardwood (uncountable)
- AustraliauncountableEither of two trees of the genus Flindersia of New South Wales and Queensland, having a distinctive spotted trunk, Flindersia maculosa and Flindersia collina.First known use 19th c.
Synonyms: leopard tree
Synonyms & antonyms
nounEither of two trees of the genus Flindersia of New South Wales and Queensland, having a distinctive spotted trunk, Flindersia maculosa and Flindersia collina.
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Origin
From leopard + wood, from its spotted bark.
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