Where does “Eucalyptus” come from?
Eucalyptus (English) comes from French eucalyptus, from taxonomic name Eucalyptus.
Eucalyptus (English): Any of many trees, of genus Eucalyptus, native mainly to Australia
Definitions
- Any of many trees, of genus Eucalyptus, native mainly to Australia
Ancestry of “Eucalyptus”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | French | eucalyptus | eucalyptus |
| 2 | taxonomic name | Eucalyptus | — |