yellow gum

noun

Any of various plants of eastern Australia, especially Xanthorrhoea resinosa and Eucalyptus leucoxylon; also (obsolete) the resin itself.

Similar
icterus infantum
First used 18th c.
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Meanings

noun
  1. Any of various plants which produce a yellow resin, some of which are used medicinally:
    1. AustraliaAny of various plants of eastern Australia, especially Xanthorrhoea resinosa and Eucalyptus leucoxylon; also (obsolete) the resin itself.First known use 18th c.

      ‘See that yellow gum with the double trunk,’ says Jack, pointing, ‘remember him.’

      1999, Julia Leigh, The Hunter, Faber & Faber 2012, p. 13
    2. Trees of genus Nyssa, of North America and Asia.
  2. ScotlandmedicineMelena or black jaundice in infants.First known use 18th c.

    Synonyms: icterus infantum

Synonyms & antonyms

nounMelena or black jaundice in infants.

Similar
icterus infantum
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