Definition
A small Australian tree (Elaeocarpus angustifolius) that produces tart, native fruits used in cooking and bush tucker. The term can also refer to the fruit itself or, in Australian slang, to a disreputable person or swindler.
Example Usage
She made a tangy quandong pie using fruit foraged from the local bushland.
Origin
From the Dharug Aboriginal language of the Sydney region, reflecting the fruit's indigenous Australian origins.
Fun Fact
Quandong fruits have been used by Aboriginal Australians for thousands of years and are experiencing a renaissance in contemporary Australian cuisine and traditional medicine.
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