ˌmeləˈlükə noun
Etymology: New Latin, from mela- + -leuca (from Greek leukos white); from the black trunk and white branches — more at light
1. capitalized : a genus of Australian and East Indian shrubs and trees (family Myrtaceae) having numerous stamens in fascicles — see cajeput , honeymyrtle , tea tree 2
2. -s : any plant of the genus Melaleuca