Jarrahs

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A type of tall Australian eucalyptus tree noted for its durable hardwood; lumber derived from this tree used in construction and furniture; a genus of flowering trees native to southwestern Australia
2. Wood from an Australian eucalyptus species highly valued for its strength and resistance; the tree itself bearing rough bark and narrow leaves; timber harvested for various crafting and building purposes
3. Refers to both an evergreen tree endemic to Australia with tough bark and leaves; the processed wood makes robust materials for industrial and artistic use; classification of a plant within the eucalyptus family known for its distinctive properties

Etymology: "Jarrahs" is simply the plural of "jarrah," so the story belongs to the singular. Jarrah is the name for a tall eucalyptus of southwestern Australia, prized for its dense, durable timber, and the plural is used when speaking of several trees or several pieces of the wood. The name itself comes from the Noongar language of the south-west of Western Australia, the Aboriginal people on whose country these trees grow.

Synonyms: trees, eucalypts, forest trees, woods, timber trees