eucalyptus
noun/juːkəˈlɪptəs/
Frequency rank: #12,884 most common English word
Meaning
A tall evergreen tree native to Australia, known for its aromatic leaves and oil.
Example sentence
The koala spent most of the day sleeping in eucalyptus branches, surrounded by the scent of the leaves.
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