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eucalyptus definition

eu·ca·lyp·tus (yo̵̅o̅′kə lip′təs)

noun pl. eucalyptuses -·tuses or eucalypti -·ti′ (-tī′)

any of a genus (Eucalyptus) of tall, aromatic, chiefly Australian evergreen trees of the myrtle family, bearing pendent leaves and umbels of white, red, or pink flowers and valued for their timber, gum, and oil
also eucalypt eu′ca·lypt′

Etymology: ModL < eu- + Gr kalyptos, covered (from the covering of the buds) < kalyptein, to cover, conceal

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eucalyptus Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • plant: The eucalyptus planted over here is meant for charcoal.

Preposition: on

  • top: Away from the house along the border is a tiny pine forest and there is also one eucalyptus on top of a small hill.

Adjective modifier

  • lemon: If I smell lemon eucalyptus and mimosa I am right in that painting.

Modifies a noun

  • globulus: Eucalyptus globulus - angular leaves denote the sharpness of glass.

Noun used with modifier

  • warming: More... warming eucalyptus & ginger body scrub Turn up the heat for autumn as Molton Brown launches a potent new body treatment.
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