noun
mallee
Mallee (noun) means a type of scrubland with low-growing thick eucalypts, characteristic of certain parts of Australia.
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.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “mallee”
A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage
→
Etymology
Probably borrowed from Wemba-Wemba mali; compare Woiwurrung mali.
Rhymes for mallee
See all rhymes for mallee →Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of mallee?
"mallee" (noun) means a type of scrubland with low-growing thick eucalypts, characteristic of certain parts of Australia.
What are the different meanings of mallee?
"mallee" has 3 main meanings: 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.