monkey puzzle

/ˌmʌŋki ˌpʌzəl/
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Other forms: monkey puzzles

Definitions of monkey puzzle
  1. noun
    large Chilean evergreen conifer having intertwined branches and bearing edible nuts
    synonyms: Araucaria araucana, chile pine
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    type of:
    araucaria
    any of several tall South American or Australian trees with large cones and edible seeds
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