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calaba

/kəˈlɑː.bə/

Traduction: Arbre des Antilles connu pour ses grappes de fleurs blanches parfumées, son bois dur et sa sève résineuse.

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formalcommonscientific/kəˈlɑː.bə/

A West Indian tree known for its racemes of fragrant white flowers, durable timber, and resinous juice.

  • 🇫🇷Arbre des Antilles connu pour ses grappes de fleurs blanches parfumées, son bois dur et sa sève résineuse.
  1. West Indian tree C2 formal

    A tree native to the West Indies, known for its fragrant white flowers, durable timber, and resinous sap.

    • The calaba tree is prized for its strong, long-lasting wood.
    • Resin from the calaba was traditionally used in local crafts.
    • Fragrant white flowers of the calaba bloom in large clusters.

    🇫🇷calaba