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blackbutt

Definition of blackbutt

noun

  • a tall straight-trunked Australian eucalyptus tree, typically with fire-charred fibrous bark on the lower trunk and with pale brown timber.
    • Eucalyptus pilularis, family Myrtaceae

Origin:

early 19th century: from black + butt3 in the sense 'tree trunk'

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