noun
- Plural of coolibah; Australian eucalyptus trees of the genus Eucalyptus, typically found near water in arid regions.
Usage: chiefly Australian; also spelled 'coolabah' or 'coolabah'
Examples
- The coolibahs along the riverbank provided shade for the cattle during the hot Australian summer.
- Aboriginal peoples have long used coolibahs for shelter and food sources.
- The landscape was dotted with ancient coolibahs that had survived decades of drought.
- Coolibahs are well-adapted to the harsh conditions of inland Australia.