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araucaria
noun[ C ]
uk /ˌær.ɔːˈkeə.ri.ə/ us /ˈær.oʊˈker.ɪ.ə/
an evergreen tree (= one that never loses its leaves) that has sharp, pointed leaves:
The araucaria is probably my favourite tree, not least because of its common name, the monkey puzzle.
A majestic araucaria stood beside the driveway.
The house was hidden away behind a row of tall araucarias.
If you are travelling in Patagonia, look out for the stunning araucaria trees.
The spiky, needle-like leaves of the araucaria help to give its distinctive look.
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Types of evergreen & coniferous tree
arborvitae
arbutus
areca
Atlantic white cedar
Australian pine
Eastern white pine
eucalyptus
ficus
fir
Fraser fir
monkey puzzle
mountain laurel
Norfolk Island pine
Norway spruce
oleander
sequoia
silver fir
Sitka spruce
strawberry tree
subalpine fir
Synonym
monkey puzzle
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