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mallee

Syllabification: (mal·lee)
Pronunciation: /ˈmalē/
Definition of mallee

noun

  • a low-growing bushy Australian eucalyptus that typically has several slender stems.
    • Genus Eucalyptus, family Myrtaceae: several species, in particular E. dumosa
  • scrub that is dominated by mallee bushes, typical of some arid parts of Australia.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Wuywurung (an Aboriginal language)

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