<hw>Talegalla</hw>, <i>n</i>. aboriginal name for the <i>Brush-Turkey</i>, and the scientific name for that bird, viz., <i>Talegalla lathami</i>, Gray. See <i>Turkey</i>.
<hw>Tallow-wood</hw>, <i>n</i>. another name for one of the <i>Stringy-barks</i> (q.v.), <i>Eucalyptus microcorys</i>, F. v. M., <i>N.O. Myrtaceae</i>. The timber, which is hard, gives forth an oily substance: hence the name. The tree reaches a great height. Also called <i>Turpentine-tree</i> (q.v.). See also <i>Peppermint</i>.
1889. J. H. Maiden, `Useful Native Plants,' p. 493:
"In Queensland it is known as `Peppermint,' the foliage being remarkably rich in volatile oil. But its almost universal name is Tallow-wood. North of Port Jackson it bears the name of `Turpentine Tree' and `Forest Mahogany.' The aboriginals of the Brisbane River, Queensland, call it `tee.'"
Ibid. p. 494:
"Tallow-wood.—Used . . . for flooring, e.g. in ball-rooms; for this purpose it is selected on account of its greasy nature. This greasiness is most marked when it is fresh cut. (General Report, Sydney International Exhibition, 1879.)"
1897. `The Argus,' Feb. 22, p. 5, col. 4 (Cable message from London):
"Mr. Richards stated that the New South Wales black butt and tallow wood were the most durable and noiseless woods for street-paving."
<hw>Tallygalone</hw>, <i>n</i>. a fish of New South Wales, <i>Myxus elongatus</i>, Gunth., a genus of the family <i>Mugilidae</i>, or <i>Grey-Mullet</i>. The word is also spelled <i>talleygalann</i>, and <i>tallagallan</i>. Also called <i>Sand-Mullet</i>.
<hw>Tamarind-Tree</hw>, name given to <i>Diploglottis cunninghamii</i>, Hook., <i>N.O. Sapindaceae</i>; called also <i>Native Tamarind</i>. "A tall tree. The flesh of the fruit is amber and of delightful acid flavour." (Bailey.)