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eucalyptus
CEFRC1
/ˌjuː.kəˈlɪp.təs/
noun
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In plain English
- 01
noun
A tall tree with scented leaves, common in Australia.
- 02
noun
Extra detailA greenish colour, like that of eucalyptus leaves.
Examples
Among the wind instruments, the aboriginal didgeridoo made of eucalyptus was his favorite.
I have a blocked nose. You wouldn't have any eucalyptus?
At a glance
Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 4
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Citations
- 1
- Synonyms
- 2
Deep Dive
noun
Extra meaningsAny tree of the tribe Eucalypteae, especially of the genera Corymbia and Angophora formerly classified in the Eucalyptus genus.
Any of many trees, of genus Eucalyptus, native mainly to Australia.
More examples
In contextPossums feed on eucalyptus trees.
I got a few more of these at the blossoms of the Eucalypti, and also the allied species Trichoglossus iris, and a few other small but interesting birds.
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Origin
noun
Borrowed from French eucalyptus.