Eucalyptus calophylla
- noun
- Australian
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marri
- Local carpenters highly value the wood from the Eucalyptus calophylla for its durability.
Examples
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The park is known for its ancient Eucalyptus calophylla specimens towering above the rest of the forest.
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The majestic Eucalyptus calophylla can be found across the south-west of Western Australia.
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Look at that Eucalyptus calophylla!
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The Eucalyptus calophylla is known for its impressive height.
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Local carpenters highly value the wood from the Eucalyptus calophylla for its durability.
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The majestic Eucalyptus calophylla can be found across the south-west of Western Australia.
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The park is known for its ancient Eucalyptus calophylla specimens towering above the rest of the forest.
Synonyms
A very large Australian eucalyptus tree with rough bark that makes sticky red gum
How Big
- Specialized
3
3.5
- Australian
31
2.4
44
1.0
16
2.7
Surface Forms
Morphology
eucalyptus + calophylla
This is a scientific binomial: knowing 'eucalyptus' makes it clear the phrase names a type of eucalyptus (so the generic class is derivable), but 'calophylla' is a Latin/Greek species epithet with no ordinary-dictionary meaning for a B1 learner, and it does not transparently convey the specific properties (e.g. 'marri', 'red gum', timber use). Because the headword partly signals class membership but the specific referent requires specialist or world knowledge, the expression is only partially predictable.
Etymology
Eucalyptus calophylla comes from old Greek words: Eucalyptus means 'well-covered' (the flower buds have a cap) and calophylla means 'beautiful leaf'. So the name creates the image of a large Australian red gum with covered buds and pretty leaves, which helps you remember this tree used for timber and ornament.