noun
- A tall Australian tree (Eucalyptus or related genus) with fibrous bark used by Aboriginal peoples for making containers and other items.
Usage: chiefly Australian; also spelled currajong or currajung
Examples
- The currijong tree grows abundantly in parts of eastern Australia.
- Aboriginal artisans traditionally harvested bark from the currijong for crafting vessels.
- The fibrous inner bark of the currijong was valued for its strength and flexibility.