eucalyptus

Noun

Meaning

A myrtaceous genus of trees, mostly Australian. Many of them grow to an immense height, one or two species exceeding the height even of the California Sequoia.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

eucalypt eucalyptus tree gum tree cedar elm redwood linden magnolia cottonwood dogwood ash OAK birch beech alder
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Antonyms

neutral

Hypernyms

plant wood gum gum tree

Hyponyms

peppermint mountain ash red-gum mallee fever tree snow gum

Related terms

calypso apocalypse

Phrases with the word

eucalyptus forest eucalyptus gall wasp Eucalyptus expressa Eucalyptus oblonga Eucalyptus tenella Eucalyptus agglomerata

Derivatives

eucalypti

Examples

Accessed November 10, 2012 Each colony defends a territory of about convert where eucalyptus trees provide a staple food source. Source: Internet

Although eucalyptus trees are seemingly well-defended from herbivores by the oils and phenolic compounds, they have insect pests. Source: Internet

An inquiry in June found koalas, which live in eucalyptus forests, could become extinct by 2050 in New South Wales unless the government immediately intervened. Source: Internet

Although mature eucalyptus trees may be towering and fully leafed, their shade is characteristically patchy because the leaves usually hang downwards. Source: Internet

Although all large trees can drop branches, the weight of eucalyptus wood is high because of its density and high resin content. Source: Internet

Also those bird species that glean insects from foliage, such as warblers and vireos, have population declines when eucalyptus replace oak forest. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

eucalyptole eucalyptologist eucalyptology Eucalyptus acmenoides Eucalyptus agglomerata Eucalyptus amygdalina