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lilly-pilly

Pronunciation: /ˈlɪlɪˌpɪli/

Definition of lilly-pilly

noun (plural lilly-pillies)

  • an Australian evergreen tree of the myrtle family, with edible pink, purple, or white berries.
    • Acmena smithii, family Myrtaceae

Origin:

mid 19th century: of unknown origin

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