manna gum

English

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Noun

manna gum (plural manna gums)

1. Any of various eucalyptus trees that exude manna, especially Eucalyptus viminalis, found in Australia.
   • 1985, Peter Carey, Illywhacker, Faber & Faber, published 2003, page 53:

     Black cockatoos screeched and scratched at the bark of a big old manna gum as if they couldn't wait to see it done for.

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