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ochroma

/əˈkrəʊ.mə/

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noun

/əˈkrəʊ.mə/C2formalscientific
  • ruРод цветковых растений семейства мальвовых, известный своим единственным видом — бальзой, быстрорастущим деревом, ценящимся за лёгкую древесину.

A genus of flowering plants in the mallow family, known for its single species, balsa, which is a fast-growing tree valued for its lightweight wood.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Tree genusC1formal

    A genus of tropical trees in the mallow family, known for its single species, the balsa tree.

    ruРод деревьев

    • Ochroma is native to Central and South America.
    • The wood from Ochroma is extremely lightweight.
    • Ochroma trees grow rapidly in tropical climates.