Meaning of the word eucalyptus in English
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eucalyptus
US /ˌjuː.kəlˈɪp.təs/
UK /ˌjuː.kəlˈɪp.təs/
Noun
a fast-growing evergreen tree of the myrtle family, native to Australia and cultivated in warm regions as an ornamental tree and for its timber, gum, and aromatic oil.
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The scent of eucalyptus filled the air.
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Koalas feed almost exclusively on eucalyptus leaves.
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