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quandong

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