manna gum
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[edit]Noun
[edit]manna gum (plural manna gums)
- Any of various eucalyptus trees that exude manna, especially Eucalyptus viminalis, found in Australia.
- 1985, Peter Carey, Illywhacker, Faber & Faber, published 2003, page 53:
- Black cockatoos screeched and scratched at the bark of a big old manna gum as if they couldn't wait to see it done for.