mallee
/ˈmæli//ˈmali/
noun
- 1
A type of scrubland with low-growing thick eucalypts, characteristic of certain parts of Australia.
- 2
Any semi-desert region of Australia where such scrub is the predominant vegetation.
- 3
Any of several low-growing eucalypts characteristic of such scrubland, especially Eucalyptus dumosa, Eucalyptus oleosa, and Eucalyptus socialis.
- 4
The growth habit of certain eucalypt species that grow with multiple stems springing from an underground lignotuber, shared by species of related genera.
noun
- 1
A member of a caste in South Asia whose traditional occupation is gardening; hence, any native gardener.
noun
- 1
Money, cash.
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