blue gum

noun

1. eucalyptus.

blue gum

noun

1. a tall fast-growing widely cultivated Australian myrtaceous tree, Eucalyptus globulus , having aromatic leaves containing a medicinal oil, bark that peels off in shreds, and hard timber. The juvenile leaves are bluish in colour

2. any of several other eucalyptus trees

Word History and Origins

Origin of blue gum¹

First recorded in 1795–1805

Example Sentences

And oh, yes, the eucalyptus — the Tasmanian blue gum variety, melancholy and romantic-looking, the Hamlet of trees.

From Los Angeles Times

Among them are southern magnolia, Virginia cedar, southern sugar maple, blue gum and mimosa.

From Washington Times

According to the logging industry, the blue gum trees were harvested in November and the contractor followed all of the protocols in place to protect the animals.

From BBC

As usual, we found a line of truck drivers, market women, farmers, and traders waiting outside under the blue gum trees to share their concerns and grievances.

From Literature

The arsonist had had no need to set kindling among the blue gums.

From The Guardian