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Eucalyptus

/jˌukəˈlɪptəs/
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(noun) Any of many trees, of genus Eucalyptus, native mainly to Australia.

Among the wind instruments, the aboriginal didgeridoo made of eucalyptus was his favorite.
Possums feed on eucalyptus trees.
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