"waratah" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈwɔɹəˌtɐː/ [General-Australian], /ˈwɔːɹətɑː/ [UK], /ˌwɒɹəˈtɑː/ [UK] Forms: waratahs [plural]
Etymology: From Dharug warada. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|xdk|warada}} Dharug warada Head templates: {{en-noun}} waratah (plural waratahs)
  1. Any of several species of plants in the genus Telopea, native to southeastern Australia. Categories (lifeform): Proteales order plants
    Sense id: en-waratah-en-noun-DpsbP9ih Disambiguation of Proteales order plants: 51 49
  2. A Y-shaped steel fencing post or stake. Categories (topical): Walls and fences Categories (lifeform): Proteales order plants
    Sense id: en-waratah-en-noun-Ew3GpJDu Disambiguation of Walls and fences: 28 72 Disambiguation of Proteales order plants: 51 49 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 39 61 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 43 57 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 34 66

Inflected forms

Alternative forms

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