quandong
Pronunciation: /ˈkwɒndɒŋ, ˈkwan-/
noun
- either of two Australian trees:
- a small tree of the sandalwood family, which has round red fruit with an edible pulp and kernel (Eucarya acuminata, family Santalaceae). (also blue quandong) a large tree of the subtropical rainforest, which has blue berries (Elaeocarpus grandis, family Elaeocarpaceae).
Origin:
mid 19th century: from Wiradhuri