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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The edible seeds of various Australian plants, traditionally eaten by the Australian Aborigines. countable, uncountable

   "For thousands of years, Australian Aborigines have relied on wattleseed."

Example

More examples

"For thousands of years, Australian Aborigines have relied on wattleseed."

Etymology

From wattle + seed.

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