casuarina

• Nom désignant un arbre ou arbuste du genre Casuarina, caractérisé par des rameaux articulés et des feuilles réduites en écailles disposées en verticilles, dont certaines espèces fournissent un bois très dur.

A noun referring to any of various trees and shrubs of the genus Casuarina, characterized by jointed stems and whorls of scalelike leaves, some of which yield heavy hardwood.

1. A type of tree or shrubC1formal

   Any of various trees and shrubs of the genus Casuarina, characterized by jointed stems and whorls of scalelike leaves; some species yield heavy hardwood.

   Casuarina (arbre ou arbuste)

   • The casuarina tree is often planted along coastlines for wind protection.
   • Casuarina wood is prized for its durability and is used in furniture making.
   • The park was lined with tall casuarina trees, their needle-like leaves rustling in the breeze.

   Synonymesbeefwoodironwoodshe-oakswamp oak