eucalyptus
noun
eu·ca·lyp·tus
ˌyü-kə-ˈlip-təs 
plural eucalypti
ˌyü-kə-ˈlip-ˌtī
-ˌtē
or eucalyptuses
-ˌtē
or eucalyptuses
: any of a genus (Eucalyptus) of mostly Australian evergreen trees or rarely shrubs of the myrtle family that have rigid entire leaves and umbellate flowers and are widely cultivated for their gums, resins, oils, and woods
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The nose reveals aromas of blackcurrant, eucalyptus, toasted oak, and dark chocolate.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
The 2-in-1 conditioner has scents of mint and eucalyptus and is enriched with vitamin E and Biotin to improve your hair's health.
—Christopher Murray
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Recovery amenities include infrared saunas, hot and cold plunges and eucalyptus steam rooms.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 25 June 2025
There are a couple of candidates: Oil of lemon eucalyptus can be applied to exposed skin as well as clothing and works well to repel mosquitoes and ticks, Haines says; make sure to get one with a 30% to 40% concentration, and dilute it with water before use.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 24 June 2025
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
The 2-in-1 conditioner has scents of mint and eucalyptus and is enriched with vitamin E and Biotin to improve your hair's health.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 30 June 2025
Recovery amenities include infrared saunas, hot and cold plunges and eucalyptus steam rooms.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 25 June 2025
There are a couple of candidates: Oil of lemon eucalyptus can be applied to exposed skin as well as clothing and works well to repel mosquitoes and ticks, Haines says; make sure to get one with a 30% to 40% concentration, and dilute it with water before use.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 24 June 2025
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“Eucalyptus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eucalyptus. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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eucalyptus
noun
eu·ca·lyp·tus
ˌyü-kə-ˈlip-təs
plural eucalypti
-ˌtī
-ˌtē
or eucalyptuses
: any of a genus of mostly Australian evergreen trees of the myrtle family including many that are widely cultivated for their gums, resins, oils, and useful woods
Medical Definition
eucalyptus
noun
eu·ca·lyp·tus
ˌyü-kə-ˈlip-təs
1
capitalized
: a genus of mostly Australian evergreen trees or rarely shrubs of the myrtle family that have rigid entire leaves and umbellate flowers and are widely cultivated for their gums, resins, oils, and useful woods
eucalyptus
adjective
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