quandong
/ˈkwɑndɔŋ/
noun
- A small Australian tree or its edible fruit, which has a bright red skin and a sour taste.
- The quandong tree is known for its bright red fruit that ripens in summer.
- We picked quandongs from the bush and made a tangy jam.
- She added dried quandong to the dessert for a unique Australian flavor.
- The hard, pitted seed of the quandong fruit, often used in crafts or jewelry.
- He carved a small whistle from a quandong nut.
- The children collected quandong seeds to paint and string into necklaces.
- Quandong seeds are popular for making traditional Aboriginal ornaments.