coobah

Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris

n.


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.»