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eucalyptuses
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a type of tree growing mainly in Australia, which has a strong smell
- The air was filled with the fresh, medicinal scent of eucalyptus as they walked through the grove.
- The eucalyptus tree in the backyard grew quickly, providing shade and a pleasant fragrance.
- They planted eucalyptus along the property line to create a natural privacy screen and enhance the landscape.
- The koalas in the wildlife reserve nibbled on eucalyptus leaves, their primary source of food.
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the wood of eucalyptus trees, valued for timber and construction