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bo-peep
To play at bo-peep. To peep out suddenly from a hiding place, and cry bo! a children's game. They t...
Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.
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to tree
To take refuge in a tree, said of a wild animal; to force to take refuge in a tree, drive to a tree,...
Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.
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bean-tree
n. called also Moreton BayChestnut, Castanospermum australe, Cunn. and Fraser, N.O. Leguminosae; a ...
Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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benjamin-tree
n. also called Weeping Fig in Queensland, Ficus benjaminea, Linn., N.O. Urticaceae. ...
Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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bottle-tree
n. an Australian tree, variousspecies of Sterculia, i.q. Kurrajong (q.v.). Sonamed from its appearan...
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Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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breadfruit-tree
name given by the explorer Leichhardtto the Queensland tree, Gardenia edulis, F. v. M., N.O. Rubiace...
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cabbage-tree
n 1) Name given to various palmtrees of which the heart of the young leaves is eaten like thehead o...
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caper-tree
n. The Australian tree of this nameis Capparis nobilis, F. v. M., N.O. Capparideae.The Karum of the...
Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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christmas-tree
n. In Australia, it is the sameas Christmas-bush (q.v.). In New Zealand, it is Metrosideros tomento...
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cider-tree
or Cider-Gum, n. name givenin Tasmania to Eucalyptus gunnii, Hook., N.O. Myrtaceae. See Gum. 1830....
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Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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cordage-tree
n. name given in Tasmania to a Kurrajong (q.v.). The name Sida pulchella hasbeen superseded by Plag...
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Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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cotton-tree
n. an Australian tree, Hibiscusteliaceus, Linn., N.O. Malvaceae. 1889. J. H. Maiden, `Useful Nativ...
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cow-tree
n. a native tree of New Zealand.Maori name, Karaka (q.v.). 1860. G. Bennett, `Gatherings of a Natu...
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Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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daisy-tree
n. two Tasmanian trees, Asturstellulatus, Lab., and A. glandulosus, Lab., N.O. Compositae. The latt...
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fern-tree
n. Name applied to variousspecies of ferns which grow to a large size, the stem in thefully grown p...
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fig-tree
n. The name is applied inAustralia to the following species: – – Blue Fig – – Elaeocarpus grandis, ...
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fire-tree
n. a tree of New Zealand; anothername for Pohutukawa (q.v.). For QueenslandFire-tree, see Tulip-tre...
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flame-tree
n. The name is given in India andelsewhere to several trees with bright scarlet, or crimson,flowers...
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gooseberry-tree
Little, n. name given to theAustralian tree Buchanania mangoides, F. v. M., N.O.Anacardiaceae. 1847...
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grass-tree
n. 1) The name applied to treesof the genus Xanthorrhoea, N.O. Liliaceae, of whichthirteen species ...
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Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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hielaman-tree
n. another name for the Bats-wing Coral (q.v.), Erythrina vespertilio,Benth., N.O. Leguminosae. 18...
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Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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ivy-tree
n. New Zealand tree, genus Panax, N.O. Araliacae; Maori name, Horoeka. It is also called Lancewood ...
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leopard-tree
n. an Australian tree, Flindersia maculosa (or Strezleckiana), F. v. M., N.O. Meliaceae; called als...
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Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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milk-tree
n. a New Zealand tree, Epicarpurus microphyllus, Raoul. 1873. `Catalogue of Vienna Exhibition': «...
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Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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musk-tree
n. The name is applied to Marleavitiense, Benth., N.O. Cornaceae, with edible nuts,which is not end...
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nettle-tree
n. Two species of Laportea, N.O. Urticaceae, large scrub-trees, arecalled by this name – – Giant Ne...
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Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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orange-tree
n. The New Zealand Orange-Tree is a name given to the Tarata (q.v.),from the aromatic odour of its ...
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pepper-tree
n. The name is given to twotrees, neither of which are the true pepper of commerce( Piper). They a...
Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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poison-tree
or Poisonous Tree n. another name for the Milky Mangrove. See Mangrove.The Scrub Poison-Tree is Ex...
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quinine-tree
n. i.q. Horseradish Tree (q.v.), and used also for the Bitter-bark or Emu-Apple Tree (q.v.). ...
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radish-tree
n. an Australian timber-tree, Codonocarpus cotinifolius, F. v. M., N.O. Phytolaceae; called also Po...
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scrub-tree
n. any tree that grows in the scrub. 1847. L. Leichhardt, `Overland Expedition,' p. 219: «Almost ...
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spotted-tree
Same as leopard-tree (q.v.). 1889. J. H. Maiden, `Useful Native Plants,' p. 216: «Spotted or Leopa...
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stinging-tree
n. a Queensland namefor the Giant Nettle, or Nettle-tree (q.v.) 1890. A. J. Vogan, `The Black Poli...
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sycamore tree
See laurel. In New SouthWales, the name is given to Brachyciton luridus,C. Moore, N.O. Sterculiaceae...
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tamarind-tree
name given to Diploglottiscunninghamii, Hook., N.O. Sapindaceae; called also Native Tamarind. «A tal...
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tea-tree
n. (Very frequently, buterroneously, spelt Ti-tree, and occasionally,more ridiculously still, Ti-tr...
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Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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tree-creeper
n. popular name applied tomembers of an old Linnaean genus of birds. The Australianspecies are enum...
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Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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tree-runner
n. another name for the Sittella (q.v.). The species are – – Black-capped Tree-Runner – – Sittella ...
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tree-tit
n. The word tit is terminallyapplied to many little English birds. In Australia,this new compound h...
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tulip-tree
n. The name is given,in Australia, to Stenocarpus cunninghamii, R. Br., N.O. Proteaceae, on account...
Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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turpentine-tree
n. The name is applied to manytrees in Australia yielding a resin, but especially to the treecalled...
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umbrella-tree
n. name given to Brassaiaactinophylla, Endl., N.O. Araliaceae, from the largeleaves being set, like...
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water-tree
n. a tree from which water isobtained by tapping the roots, Hakea leucoptera, R. Br., N.O. Proteace...
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Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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bladder-tree
(genus straphylea). A handsome shrub, from six to ten feet high, remarkable for its large inflated c...
Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.
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Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.
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whiffle-tree
The bar to which the traces of a carriage are fastened for draught.--Webster. Whipple-tree is the fo...
Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.
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whipple-tree
The bar to which the traces of a carriage are fastened for draught.--Webster. Whipple-tree is the fo...
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bore-tree
an elder tree. N. From the great pith in the younger branches, which children commonly bore out to m...
A glossary of provincial and local words used in England by Francis Grose
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A glossary of provincial and local words used in England by Francis Grose
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A glossary of provincial and local words used in England by Francis Grose
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swingle-tree
crooked pieces of wood, put to the traces of ploughs, &c. to keep them open. North. ...
A glossary of provincial and local words used in England by Francis Grose
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A glossary of provincial and local words used in England by Francis Grose
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Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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cabbage-tree mob
and Cabbagites obsolete Australian slang for modern Larrikins (q.v)., becausewearing cabbage-tree h...
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Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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green-tree ant
n. common Queensland Ant. 1847. L. Leichhardt, `Overland Expedition,' p. 294: «It was at the lowe...
Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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horse-radish tree
n. name given to Codonocarpus cotinifolius, F. v. M., N.O. Phytolaceae. 1889. J. H. Maiden, `Usefu...
Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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mutton-bird tree
n. a tree, Seneciorotundifolius, Hook.: so called because the mutton-birds,especially in Foveaux St...
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paper-bark tree
or Paper-barked Tea-tree ,n. Called also Milk-wood (q.v.). Name given tothe species Melaleuca leuc...
Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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poison-berry tree
n. Pittosporumphillyroides, De C., N.O. Pittosporeae. 1889. J. H. Maiden, `Useful Native Plants,' ...
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raspberry-jam tree
n. name given to Acaciaacuminata, Benth., especially of Western Australia. ThoughMaiden does not gi...
Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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tonquin bean-tree
n. a Tasmanian variety of Native Sandalwood; also called Tonga Beanwood. 1862. W. Archer, `Product...
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to girdle a tree
In America, to make a circular incision, like a belt, through the bark and alburnum of a tree to kil...
Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.
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Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.
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A glossary of provincial and local words used in England by Francis Grose
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balsam of copaiba tree
n. The name is appliedto the Australian tree, Geijera salicifolia, Schott, N.O. Rutaceae, because t...
Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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A glossary of provincial and local words used in England by Francis Grose
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to bark up the wrong tree
A common expression at the West, denoting that a person has mistaken his object, or is pursuing the ...
Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.