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sisham

/ˈsɪʃ.əm/

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noun

/ˈsɪʃ.əm/formal
  • ruВосточно-индийское дерево, листья которого используются на корм скоту; даёт плотную, тёмно-коричневую, прочную древесину, используемую в судостроении и для изготовления железнодорожных шпал.

An East Indian tree whose leaves are used for fodder; it yields a compact, dark brown, durable timber used in shipbuilding and making railroad ties.

  1. C1formal

    An East Indian tree whose leaves are used for fodder; yields a compact dark brown durable timber used in shipbuilding and making railroad ties.

    ruСишам

    • The sisham tree is highly valued for its strong and durable timber.
    • Local farmers use sisham leaves as fodder for their livestock.
    • The dark brown wood of the sisham is ideal for constructing railroad ties.

    Synonymssissoo