floodgum

English

Etymology

flood +‎ gum

Pronunciation
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Noun

floodgum (plural floodgums)

  1. (Australia) The flooded gum, Eucalyptus rudis.
    • 2009, Craig Silvey, Jasper Jones, Allen & Unwin, page 5:
      The paperbarks and floodgums that shroud us look eerie and ethereal in the silver light, and I find myself matching Jasper's step.
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