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eucalyptusA tall evergreen tree native to Australia with aromatic leaves that are used for medicinal purposes

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: A tall evergreen tree native to Australia with aromatic leaves that are used for medicinal purposes

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌjuːkəˈlɪptəs/

Example Sentences

  • The eucalyptus tree in my backyard grew so tall that my neighbor complained it was blocking his satellite TV signal.
  • I put eucalyptus oil in my diffuser to help with my stuffy nose.
  • Australia's eucalyptus forests are home to many unique animals.

eucalyptus

NOUN

[/ˌjuːkəˈlɪptəs/]

A tall evergreen tree native to Australia with aromatic leaves that are used for medicinal purposes

A tall evergreen tree native to Australia with aromatic leaves that are used for medicinal purposes
💡 Concept

A tall evergreen tree native to Australia with aromatic leaves that are used for medicinal purposes

Under the eucalyptus, platypus meets octopus!
🎵 Rhyme

Under the eucalyptus, platypus meets octopus!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌjuːkəˈlɪptəs/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌjuːkəˈlɪptəs/

🌳Etymology

Prefixeu--
Rootkalyptos

🎵Rhyme

precipitousubiquitous

🔗Collocations

eucalyptus oil
eucalyptus leaves
eucalyptus forest
eucalyptus scent
tall eucalyptus
plant eucalyptus

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The eucalyptus tree in my backyard grew so tall that my neighbor complained it was blocking his satellite TV signal.

I put eucalyptus oil in my diffuser to help with my stuffy nose.

Australia's eucalyptus forests are home to many unique animals.

😄 Fun example

My grandmother swears that eucalyptus tea can cure everything from headaches to heartbreak.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

gum treeAustralian tree

Related

koalaaromatherapyessential oilevergreenmedicinal plant

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