MELALEUCA


Meaning of MELALEUCA in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˌme-lə-ˈl(y)ü-kə ]

noun

Etymology: New Latin, from Greek melas black + leuka, feminine of leukos white — more at light

Date: 1790

: any of genus ( Melaleuca ) of Australian and East Indian trees and shrubs of the myrtle family ; especially : cajeput

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