floodgum en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Australia) audio
Etymology
From flood + gum.
Meanings
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(Australia) The flooded gum, Eucalyptus rudis.
The paperbarks and floodgums that shroud us look eerie and ethereal in the silver light, and I find myself matching Jasper's step.
2009, Craig Silvey, Jasper Jones, Allen & Unwin, page 5:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| floodgums | Number=Plur | lexicographic |