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sissu

/ˈsɪs.uː/

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noun

/ˈsɪs.uː/C1formaltechnical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее восточно-индийское дерево, листья которого используются на корм скоту, а древесина — плотная, тёмно-коричневая, прочная, применяется в судостроении и для изготовления железнодорожных шпал.

A noun referring to an East Indian tree whose leaves are used for fodder, and which yields a compact, dark brown, durable timber used in shipbuilding and making railroad ties.

  1. East Indian treeC1formal

    A tree native to East India, with leaves used as fodder and a compact, dark brown, durable timber used in shipbuilding and making railroad ties.

    ruСиссу

    • The sissu tree is valued for its strong, dark timber.
    • Local farmers use sissu leaves to feed their livestock.
    • The durable wood of the sissu is ideal for constructing railway ties.

    Synonymssissoo