melaleuca
mel·a·leu·ca
noun \ˌme-lə-ˈl(y)ü-kə\Definition of MELALEUCA
: any of genus (Melaleuca) of Australian and East Indian trees and shrubs of the myrtle family; especially : cajeput
Origin of MELALEUCA
New Latin, from Greek melas black + leuka, feminine of leukos white — more at light
First Known Use: 1790
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