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bunya

Syllabification: (bun·ya)
Pronunciation: /ˈbənyə/

(also bunya pine or bunya-bunya)
Definition of bunya

noun

  • a tall coniferous Australian tree of the monkey puzzle family that bears large cones containing edible seeds.
    • Araucaria bidwillii, family Araucariaceae

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Wiradhuri

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