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spotted gum

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spotted gum
n
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) an Australian eucalyptus tree, Eucalyptus maculata
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Forestry) the wood of this tree, used for shipbuilding, sleepers, etc.
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Noun1.spotted gum - large gum tree with mottled barkspotted gum - large gum tree with mottled bark    
Eucalyptus maculata
eucalypt, eucalyptus tree, eucalyptus - a tree of the genus Eucalyptus
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Spotted gum is used for heavy construction, flooring and shipbuilding, including stems, framing, planking and stern posts.
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