an aboriginal name for the tree Acacia salicina, Lindl., N.O.Leguminosae. See Acacia. The spellings vary, and sometimes begin with a K.
1890. Rolf Boldrewood, `Squatter's Dream,' v. 46:
«A deep reach of the river, shaded by couba trees andriver-oaks.»
1890. Rolf Boldrewood, `Colonial Reformer,' c. xxviii. p. 400:
«The willowy coubah weeps over the dying streamlet.»