river gum

/ˌraɪvər gəm/
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Definitions of river gum
  1. noun
    somewhat crooked red gum tree growing chiefly along rivers; has durable reddish lumber used in heavy construction
    synonyms: Eucalyptus camaldulensis, Eucalyptus rostrata, river red gum
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    type of:
    eucalypt, eucalyptus, eucalyptus tree
    a tree of the genus Eucalyptus
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