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pithecellobium

/ˌpɪθɪsɪˈloʊbiəm/

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noun

/ˌpɪθɪsɪˈloʊbiəm/formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее род колючих кустарников и деревьев, произрастающих в тропических и субтропических регионах Америки и Азии.

A noun referring to a genus of thorny shrubs and trees native to tropical and subtropical regions of America and Asia.

proper noun

  1. Tropical tree or shrubC2formal

    A genus of thorny shrubs and trees native to tropical and subtropical regions of America and Asia.

    ruТропическое дерево или кустарник

    • The Pithecellobium tree is known for its distinctive thorny branches.
    • Several species of Pithecellobium are used in traditional medicine.
    • Pithecellobium dulce produces edible pods that are popular in some cuisines.