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calophyllum

/ˌkæl.əˈfɪl.əm/

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noun

/ˌkæl.əˈfɪl.əm/C2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее род тропических вечнозелёных деревьев, обычно встречающихся в тропических лесах и известных своей твёрдой, прочной древесиной и лекарственными свойствами.

A noun referring to a genus of tropical evergreen trees, typically found in rainforests and known for their hard, durable wood and medicinal properties.

proper noun

  1. Genus of tropical treesC2formalscientific

    A genus of tropical evergreen trees in the family Calophyllaceae, known for their hard, durable wood and medicinal uses.

    ruКалофиллум

    • Calophyllum trees are native to tropical regions of Asia and the Americas.
    • The wood of Calophyllum is highly valued for shipbuilding and furniture.
    • Extracts from Calophyllum leaves are used in traditional medicine.