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gidgee

Pronunciation: /ˈgɪdʒiː/
Definition of gidgee

noun

Australian
  • any of a number of acacia trees of inland Australia.
    • Genus Acacia, family Labiatae: several species, in particular A. cambagei, whose foliage emits an unpleasant odour at times

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Wiradhuri gijir

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