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Origin of red gum
1First recorded in 1590–1610; from earlier red gowm, red gown, alteration of Middle English radegund, redgoun(d) “red pus”
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red goatfish, Redgrave, red grouse, Red Guard, Red Guards, red gum, red-handed, red hat, Red Hats, redhead, red-headed
Other definitions for red gum (2 of 2)
red gum2
noun
any of several trees of the genus Eucalyptus, especially E. camaldulensis, having smooth, gray bark.
the hard, reddish wood of this tree, used for making railroad ties, fence posts, etc.
Origin of red gum
2First recorded in 1780–90; red1 + gum (tree)
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red gum
noun
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