noun
- Plural of eucalyptus; tall, fast-growing trees native to Australia, with aromatic leaves and peeling bark, widely cultivated in warm climates.
Usage: Also used as a mass noun (eucalyptus) in some contexts.; The singular form 'eucalyptus' is more common in everyday usage.
Examples
- The park was lined with tall eucalyptuses that swayed in the breeze.
- Eucalyptuses are known for their rapid growth and ability to thrive in dry climates.
- The koalas fed on leaves from the eucalyptuses in the wildlife sanctuary.
- Many eucalyptuses were planted along the highway to prevent erosion.
- The aromatic oil from eucalyptuses is used in medicine and cleaning products.
- Eucalyptuses can reach heights of over 200 feet in their native Australian habitat.