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red gum

Definition of red gum

noun

  • an Australian gum tree with smooth bark and hard dark red timber.
    • Genera Eucalyptus (and Angophora), family Myrtaceae: many species, in particular the widespread river red gum (E. camaldulensis)
  • [mass noun] astringent reddish kino gum obtained from some red gum trees, used for medicinal purposes and for tanning.

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