Democraw

/ˈdɛməkrɔː/ noun

Definition

A large Australian tree with rough, thick bark, or its wood; also called stringybark.

Etymology

From Australian Aboriginal language (likely Dharug or related language) + English tree naming convention. This word represents European colonization of Australia adapting indigenous place and plant names.

Kelly Says

Democraw is one of thousands of Australian words borrowed from Aboriginal languages—it's a reminder that many English words we think are 'original' actually come from languages of people who inhabited places for tens of thousands of years.

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