monkey-puzzlenoun [ C ]
uk/ˈmʌŋ.kiˌpʌz.əl/us/ˈmʌŋ.kiˌpʌz.əl/a type of large evergreen tree (= one that never loses its leaves) with stiff branches that spread out at the side and dark green, sharp leaves
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Types of evergreen & coniferous tree
- bay
- box
- Christmas tree
- conifer
- cypress
- eucalyptus
- fir
- holly
- ironbark
- larch
- laurel
- mallee
- palm
- pine
- redwood
- scribbly gum
- sequoia
- spruce
- yew
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