Eucalyptus
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌjuː.kəˈlɪp.təs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Eucalyptus is a noun meaning Any of many trees, of genus Eucalyptus, native mainly to Australia.
Meaning
Any of many trees, of genus Eucalyptus, native mainly to Australia.
More Meanings
- (loosely) Any tree of the tribe Eucalypteae, especially of the genera Corymbia and Angophora formerly classified in the Eucalyptus genus.
- A greenish colour, like that of eucalyptus leaves.
Example Sentences
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.
Word Forms
- eucalypti
- eucalyptuses
Synonyms for eucalyptus
Depending on context, synonyms include eucalypt.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include eucalypt, sideroxylon, robusta, globulus, eucalyptoid, eucryphia.
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