noun
also quan·dang or quon·dong ˈkwänˌdäŋ ; or quan·tong -n.ˌtäŋ
( -s )
Etymology: native name in Australia
1.
a. : a small or shrubby Australian tree ( Fusanus acuminatus or Elaeocarpus grandis ) of the family Santalaceae that has lanceolate leaves and small flowers in terminal panicles followed by round edible red drupes
b. : the fruit of the quandong tree — called also native peach ; see quandong nut
2. : brisbane quandong