1. a tall eucalyptus tree with smooth bark that peels off in strips, native to Australia

Examples

• The bluegum trees lined the hillside with their distinctive peeling bark.
• Koalas feed primarily on the leaves of bluegum and other eucalyptus species.
• The bluegum’s aromatic oil has medicinal properties.
• Farmers planted bluegums as windbreaks around their fields.
• The tall bluegum provided excellent shade in the hot Australian sun.
• Blue-gray patches on the trunk identify this tree as a bluegum.