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- [mal-ee]
- /ˈmæl i/
- /mˈaliː/
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- [mal-ee]
- /ˈmæl i/
Definitions of mallee word
- noun mallee any of various dwarf Australian eucalyptuses, as Eucalyptus dumosa and E. oleosa, that sometimes form large tracts of brushwood. 1
- noun mallee the brushwood itself. 1
- noun mallee A low-growing bushy Australian eucalyptus that typically has several slender stems. 1
- noun mallee any of several low shrubby eucalyptus trees that flourish in desert regions of Australia 0
- noun mallee any of several shrubby species of Australian eucalyptus (as Eucalyptus dumosa and E. oleosa) 0
- noun mallee in Australia, dense thicket formed by such plants 0
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Origin of mallee
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
1840-50; < Wergaia (Australian Aboriginal language spoken in the Wimmera area, Victoria) mali
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Parts of speech for Mallee
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mallee popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
mallee usage trend in Literature
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- where is the mallee?