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yertchuk

noun
yert·chuk | \ˈyərˌchək\
plural -s

Definition of yertchuk 

: a medium sized Australian eucalypt (Eucalyptus consideniana) with rough flaky bark and pale gummy timber

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History and Etymology for yertchuk

native name in Australia

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