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calycophyllum

/ˌkæl.ɪ.kəʊˈfɪl.əm/

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noun

/ˌkæl.ɪ.kəʊˈfɪl.əm/formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее род средних и крупных тропических американских деревьев, характеризующихся блестящей, красновато-коричневой корой, которая отслаивается или слоится.

A noun referring to a genus of medium to large tropical American trees characterized by their shiny, reddish-brown bark that peels or shreds.

proper noun

  1. Tropical tree genusC2formal

    A genus of medium to large trees native to tropical America, characterized by shiny reddish-brown bark that peels or shreds.

    ruКаликофиллум

    • The Calycophyllum tree is known for its distinctive peeling bark.
    • Several species of Calycophyllum are found in the Amazon rainforest.
    • The wood of Calycophyllum is sometimes used in local construction.