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sallee

British  
/ ˈsælɪ /

noun

  1. Also called: snow gum.  a SE Australian eucalyptus tree, Eucalyptus pauciflora, with a pale grey bark

  2. any of various acacia trees

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Etymology

Origin of sallee

probably of native origin

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I asked, remembering the story, and bethinking me of the silver-mounted cup possessed by Mr. Ridley, the captain's brother-in-law, which was said to have once covered the head of a sallee rover.

From Humphrey Bold A Story of the Times of Benbow by Strang, Herbert

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