snow gum
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noun
any of various eucalyptus trees that grow at high altitude, esp Eucalyptus pauciflora
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Word Origin for snow gum
so called because it grows at high altitude
Words nearby snow gum
snow gauge, snow goose, snow grains, snow grass, snow guard, snow gum, snow hole, snow ice, snow-in-summer, snow job, snow leopard
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