English

Noun

floodgum ‎(plural floodgums)

1. (Australia) The flooded gum, Eucalyptus rudis.
   • 2009, Craig Silvey, Jasper Jones, Allen & Unwin, p. 5:

     The paperbarks and floodgums that shroud us look eerie and ethereal in the silver light, and I find myself matching Jasper's step.