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divi-divi

/ˈdɪv.i ˈdɪv.i/

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noun

/ˈdɪv.i ˈdɪv.i/C2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее либо скрученные семенные стручки тропического американского дерева, являющиеся источником танина, либо само небольшое бесшипное дерево или кустарник.

A noun referring to either the twisted seed pods of a tropical American tree, which are a source of tannin, or the small thornless tree or shrub itself.

  1. C1formal

    The twisted seed pods of the divi-divi tree, which are a source of tannin used in dyeing and leather processing.

    ruСкрученные стручки

    • The divi-divi pods were harvested for their high tannin content.
    • Local artisans use divi-divi pods to create natural dyes.
    • The twisted shape of the divi-divi pod is distinctive.
  2. Tropical tree or shrubC1formal

    A small thornless tree or shrub native to tropical America, whose seed pods are a source of tannin.

    ruДиви-диви

    • The divi-divi tree thrives in the coastal regions of the Caribbean.
    • Farmers cultivate divi-divi for its valuable seed pods.
    • The divi-divi's branches are often twisted by the wind.
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