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eucalyptus (iou) and Orphan stock (finance)


eucalyptus (iou)



eucalyptus noun. . E19.
[mod. Latin, from Greek EU- + kaluptos covered, from kaluptein cover, conceal; so called from the unopened flower and its protective covering.]
Any of the genus Eucalyptus of flowering evergreen trees and shrubs, of the myrtle family, including species important as forest trees in Australia and grown elsewhere for their hardwood, oils, gums, and resins, and as ornamentals. E19.
In full eucalyptus oil. Any essential oil from eucalyptus leaves, used esp. in pharmacy, flavourings, and perfumery. L19.
eucalyptian adjective L19.
eucalyptic adjective M19.
eucalyptol noun a volatile essential oil, 1,8-cineole, present in the oils of eucalyptus, cajuput, wormseed, and lavender L19.

Orphan stock (finance)


A stock that is ignored by research analysts and as a result may be trading at low price earnings ratios.