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Definition of mallee

mallee

/ˈmæli/
mal · lee
Plural:mallees
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mallee Lexical Profile

mallee Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Australian Any of various Australian eucalyptus trees characterized by having multiple stems arising from an underground lignotuber, typically growing in semi-arid regions.

Example

"The farmer cleared a patch of mallee to make room for new pasture, taking care to preserve the older trees."

2

Australian A scrubland or vegetation community predominantly composed of multi-stemmed eucalyptus trees, widespread in semi-arid areas of southern Australia.

Example

"We spent the afternoon hiking through the dense mallee, keeping a close eye out for native birds and wildlife."

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• Rhymes for mallee

• Nearby Words

malkoha
mall
mallard
mallee
malleefowl
mallet
mallow

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into English in the mid-19th century from the Aboriginal Australian language Wemba Wemba word 'mali', meaning 'mallee tree'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mallee. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mallee
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