Grevillea robusta

/grɪˈvɪliə roʊˌbʌstə/
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Definitions of Grevillea robusta
  1. noun
    medium to tall fast-growing tree with orange flowers and feathery bipinnate leaves silky-hairy beneath; eastern Australia
    synonyms: silky oak
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    type of:
    silk oak
    any of several Australian timber trees having usually fernlike foliage and mottled wood used in cabinetry and veneering
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