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 brushy habitat surrounding the golf course includes non-native eucalyptus trees, which are known for being highly flammable.
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Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2025
First, the widespread planting of eucalyptus trees starting in the mid-1800s seems to have allowed the petite birds to begin expanding their range.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 May 2025
Oil of lemon eucalyptus: Oil of lemon eucalyptus enhanced with para-menthane-3,8-diol (PMD) may work as well as DEET against mosquitoes and ticks (at concentrations between 20 to 26 percent), per the EWG.
—Kristin Canning, Wired News, 21 May 2025
Developed in partnership with fragrance house International Flavors and Fragrances Inc., the bronzing oil is jasmine and sandalwood scented, while the Renewal calming oil features lavender, cedarwood and eucalyptus notes.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 9 May 2025
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Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2025
First, the widespread planting of eucalyptus trees starting in the mid-1800s seems to have allowed the petite birds to begin expanding their range.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 May 2025
Oil of lemon eucalyptus: Oil of lemon eucalyptus enhanced with para-menthane-3,8-diol (PMD) may work as well as DEET against mosquitoes and ticks (at concentrations between 20 to 26 percent), per the EWG.
—Kristin Canning, Wired News, 21 May 2025
Developed in partnership with fragrance house International Flavors and Fragrances Inc., the bronzing oil is jasmine and sandalwood scented, while the Renewal calming oil features lavender, cedarwood and eucalyptus notes.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 9 May 2025
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“Eucalyptus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eucalyptus. Accessed 7 Jun. 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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