snow gum

noun

1. any of various eucalyptus trees that grow at high altitude, esp Eucalyptus pauciflora

Word History and Origins

Origin of snow gum¹

so called because it grows at high altitude

Example Sentences

The decision in question is the return of cattle to portions of the 646,000-hectare park, a landscape of deep ravines, high plateaux and snow gum trees.

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