eucalyptus

See also: Eucalyptus

English

Etymology

    Borrowed from French eucalyptus.

    Pronunciation

    • IPA(key): /ˌjuː.kəˈlɪp.təs/
    • Audio (US):(file)
    • Rhymes: -ɪptəs

    Noun

    eucalyptus (plural eucalypti or eucalyptuses)

    1. Any of many trees, of genus Eucalyptus, native mainly to Australia.
      Synonyms: gum tree, eucalypt
      Hyponyms: gum, mallee, stringybark, ironbark, blackbutt, yate, yellow box
    2. A greenish colour, like that of eucalyptus leaves.
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    French

    Etymology

      Learned borrowing from taxonomic name Eucalyptus.

      Pronunciation

      • IPA(key): /ø.ka.lip.tys/
      • Hyphenation: eu‧ca‧lyp‧tus

      Noun

      eucalyptus m (plural eucalyptus)

      1. eucalyptus

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      • Catalan: eucaliptus
      • English: eucalyptus
      • Portuguese: eucalipto

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