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Origin of red gum

First recorded in 1590–1610; from earlier red gowm, red gown, alteration of Middle English radegund, redgoun(d) “red pus”

Words nearby red gum

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.

sweet gum (defs. 1, 2).

Origin of red gum

First recorded in 1780–90; red¹ + gum (tree)

How to use red gum in a sentence

Ensure that animals have access to shade and water, and watch for early signs of heatstroke, such as excessive panting, a rapid heart rate, bright red gums, a purple tongue and a dry nose.
Cicadas, plants and too much sun: How to keep your pet safe from summer hazards|Angela Haupt|June 3, 2021|Washington Post
Former Red Sox star Curt Schilling says his politics are keeping him out of Cooperstown.
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Nor does the jet have the ability to capture high-definition video, utilize an infra-red pointer.
Pentagon Misfires in Stealth Jet Scandal|Dave Majumdar|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
There was deep brown flesh, and bronze flesh, and pallid white flesh, and flesh turned red from the hot sun.
Powerful Congressman Writes About ‘Fleshy Breasts’|Asawin Suebsaeng|January 7, 2015|DAILY BEAST

A Republican candidate hoping to win red state support could find a worse team to root for than one from Dallas.
Will Chris Christie Regret His Cowboy Hug?|Matt Lewis|January 5, 2015|DAILY BEAST
The pale, baby-faced, red-cheeked rapper is furiously puffing away at a hastily-made blunt crammed with low-grade weed.
The Cult of Yung Lean: ‘I’m Building An Anarchistic Society From the Ground Up’|Marlow Stern|January 4, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Beginners must be warned against mistaking the edges of cells, or particles which have retained the red stain, for bacilli.
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis|James Campbell Todd
Under the internal pressure his whiskers stood on end and his face grew red.
The Bondboy|George W. (George Washington) Ogden
“You appear to feel it so,” rejoined Mr. Pickwick, smiling at the clerk, who was literally red-hot.
The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club, v. 2(of 2)|Charles Dickens
Ripperda's eye fell upon the mantle,—it was discoloured a dark red in many places, he nodded his head, and the man withdrew.
The Pastor's Fire-side Vol. 3 of 4|Jane Porter
C was a Captain, all covered with lace; D was a drunkard, and had a red face.
Boys and Girls Bookshelf; a Practical Plan of Character Building, Volume I (of 17)|Various

British Dictionary definitions for red gum

red gum

noun

any of several Australian myrtaceous trees of the genus Eucalyptus, esp E. camaldulensis, which has reddish woodSee also blue gum

the hard red wood from this tree, used for making railway sleepers, posts, etc

another name for sweet gum

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