Meaning of needlewood in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Noun

    needlewood

    Etymology

    late 18th century; earliest use found in Andrew Emmerich (?1739–?1810)

    Definitions

    1. large bushy shrub with pungent pointed leaves and creamy white flowers

    Examples

    • « central and eastern Australia »

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