ˌaˌrȯˈka(a)rēə noun
Etymology: New Latin, from Arauco, locality in Chile + New Latin -aria
1. capitalized : a small genus of tall So. American or Australian trees (family Pinaceae) with branches usually in whorls, stiff broad scalelike leaves, large cones, and edible seeds — see monkey puzzle , norfolk island pine
2. -s : a plant of the genus Araucaria
• ar·au·car·i·an -ēən adjective