mallee

/ˈmæli//ˈmali/

noun

  1. 1

    A type of scrubland with low-growing thick eucalypts, characteristic of certain parts of Australia.

  2. 2

    Any semi-desert region of Australia where such scrub is the predominant vegetation.

  3. 3

    Any of several low-growing eucalypts characteristic of such scrubland, especially Eucalyptus dumosa, Eucalyptus oleosa, and Eucalyptus socialis.

  4. 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. 1

    A member of a caste in South Asia whose traditional occupation is gardening; hence, any native gardener.

noun

  1. 1

    Money, cash.

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