Definitions
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- noun
Araucaria araucana , aconiferous tree , native toChile .
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- noun large Chilean evergreen conifer having intertwined branches and bearing edible nuts
Etymologies
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The branches are so crowded and intertwisted as to puzzle a monkey to climb.
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sionnach commented on the word monkey puzzle
large Chilean evergreen conifer having intertwined branches and bearing edible nuts
October 23, 2007
yarb commented on the word monkey puzzle
Araucaria araucana.
These trees have been present at three of the most memorable moments in my life.
October 23, 2007
Prolagus commented on the word monkey puzzle
Interestingly, it is also the name of a butterfly (Rathinda amor).
May 4, 2008