witchetty

/ˈwɪtʃɪti/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of Australian insect that is edible when roasted

“We had witchetties for a snack while on our bushwalk.”

2. noun

a type of Australian tree with edible seeds

“The witchetty tree provided us with a vital source of food during our trip.”

Synonyms

  • locust
  • tree grub

Antonyms

  • inedible
  • poisonous