budgeree

/ˈbʌdʒəri/ (BUD-juh-ree)

Definitions

1. noun

A small, usually dried, seed pod of the Dillenia tree, native to Australia, used as a food source by some Aboriginal Australians.

“The traditional Australian dish was made with freshly gathered budgeree seeds, which provided a sweet and nutty flavor.”

Synonyms

  • aboriginal nut
  • dillenia seed

Antonyms

  • imported nut
  • non-native seed